Denarius - Septimius Severus P M TR P XVII COS III P P; Triton
209 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 | 209 |
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269368 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sea-god (Triton?), naked to waist, reclining right, holding horn-shaped shell in extended right hand and rudder in left hand; at feet, sea-horse.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVII COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 17th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.99–3.59 g;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 god Triton on the reverse, which was a symbol of the emperor's connection to the sea and his role as a naval commander.
