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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus P M TR P XVI COS III P P; Concordia
208 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 208 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVI COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.125–3.83 g;Diameter varies: 18–21 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 goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which symbolizes unity and harmony within the Roman Empire. This is significant because Septimius Severus, the emperor depicted on the obverse side, was known for his efforts to restore peace and stability to the empire after a period of civil war and political instability. The inclusion of Concordia on the coin may have been a way to promote the idea of unity and cooperation among the Roman people during this time.
