© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus P M TR P XV COS III P P; Africa
207 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 207 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Africa, wearing elephant-skin head-dress, draped, standing right, holding out drapery with fruits in its fold (?); at feet, right, lion.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XV COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.995–3.9 g;Diameter varies: 18–19.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled from 193 to 211 AD, on one side, and an image of the goddess Africa on the other side. This coin was minted during Severus' reign and was used as a means of currency throughout the Roman Empire. The fact that it features an image of Africa suggests that the coin may have been minted specifically for use in the Roman province of Africa, which was a significant center of trade and commerce during this time period.
