© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus P M TR P XVI COS III P P; Genius
208 year| Silver | 3.4 g | 19 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269355 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Genius, standing left, sacrificing with patera in right hand and holding double cornucopiae 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: 3.12–3.84 g;Diameter varies: 18.8–19 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 on one side and the personification of the Roman genius on the other. The genius was a mythical figure who represented the spirit of Rome and was often depicted as a bearded man holding a scepter and a patera, which was a ritual vessel used in ancient Roman religion. The inclusion of the genius on the coinage of Septimius Severus highlights the importance of Roman tradition and mythology during his reign.
