Denarius - Septimius Severus P M TR P XVI COS III P P; Sol
208 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269353 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding whip 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (P M TR P XVI COS III P P; Sol) (208) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Sol, which is an interesting fact about this coin. Sol was the goddess of the sun and was often depicted on Roman coins as a symbol of the Roman Empire's power and prosperity. The inclusion of Sol on this coin highlights the importance of the sun goddess in Roman culture and religion during the time of Septimius Severus' rule.
