© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus P M TR P XVIII COS III P P; Neptune
210 year| Silver | 3.2 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 | 210 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269373 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Neptune, naked except for cloak over left shoulder and right arm, standing left, right foot set on globe, holding trident in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVIII COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 18th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.92–3.44 g;Diameter varies: 18.9–20 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 Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Septimius Severus. This suggests that the coin may have been used to promote the emperor's naval victories or to emphasize the importance of the Roman navy during his reign.
