© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus P M TR P XVI COS III P P; Jupiter
208 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 20 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269352 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked, sometimes wearing cloak, standing right, right foot drawn back, brandishing thunderbolt in right hand and holding 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: 2.68–3.862 g;Diameter varies: 18.1–21 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 Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on the reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of Roman mythology and religion during the time period in which the coin was minted. Additionally, the image of Jupiter on the coin may have been meant to convey the idea of the Roman Empire's power and authority, as Jupiter was considered the king of the gods in Roman mythology.
