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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus P M TR P XVI COS III P P; Salus
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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269357 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar and holding sceptre in right 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: 2.67–3.557 g;Diameter varies: 18–20.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Septimius Severus (P M TR P XVI COS III P P; Salus) was minted during a time of significant political and military turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite this, the coin's design remained relatively consistent with previous issues, with the emperor's portrait on the obverse and the goddess Salus on the reverse. This suggests that the Roman mint was able to maintain a level of continuity and stability even during times of crisis.
