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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus PACI AVGVSTI; Pax
194 year| Silver | 2.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 194 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269078 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PACI AVGVSTI
Translation:
Paci Augusti.
Peace of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.248–3.5 g;Diameter varies: 16–18 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The reverse side of the coin features an image of Pax, the Roman goddess of peace, standing on the prow of a ship, holding an olive branch and a scepter. This design was meant to symbolize the peaceful reign of Septimius Severus and his efforts to maintain stability and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire.
