© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus PART MAX P M TR P X
202 year| Silver | 3.3 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 | 202 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269311 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Two captives, bound, seated back to back, left and right of central trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PART MAX P M TR P X
Translation:
Parthicus Maximus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Decima.
The greatest conqueror of the Parthians, high priest, holder of tribunician power for the tenth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.129–3.67 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–19 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 Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled from 193 to 211 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Pax (Irene) on the other. This coin was minted during a time of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire, known as the Pax Romana, or Roman Peace, which lasted from 27 BC to 180 AD. The coin's design reflects the emphasis on peace and prosperity during this period, with the image of Pax holding an olive branch and a scepter.
