© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus P MAX TR P VIII COS II P P; Fides
| Silver | 3.2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 198-202 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269836 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding basket of fruit in right hand and corn-ears in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P MAX TR P VIII COS II P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.62–3.69 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–19.5 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 the Roman goddess Fides (representing loyalty or fidelity) on the reverse, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Septimius Severus. This suggests that the emperor placed a strong emphasis on loyalty and faithfulness within his empire.
