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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus PAR AR AD TR P VI COS II P P; Victory
198 year| Silver | 3.4 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 198 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAR AR AD TR P VI COS II P P
Translation:
Parthicus, Arabicus, Adiabenicus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
Conqueror of Parthia, conqueror of Arabia, conqueror of Adiabene. holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.67–4.12 g;Diameter varies: 18–19 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 Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Septimius Severus. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military change in the Roman Empire, and the image of Victory may have been intended to symbolize the emperor's military conquests and the empire's dominance.
