© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus PAR AR AD TR P VI COS P P; Victory
198 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 19 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269760 |
|---|---|
| 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 P P
Translation:
Parthicus, Arabicus, Adiabenicus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Consul, Pater Patriae.
Conqueror of Parthia, conqueror of Arabia, conqueror of Adiabene. holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, consul, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.88–3.466 g;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 coins during the reign of Septimius Severus. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was focused on military conquest and expansion. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of silver suggests that it was a valuable and widely used form of currency during this time period.
