Denarius - Septimius Severus (PART MAX P M TR P X COS III P P) (202) front Denarius - Septimius Severus (PART MAX P M TR P X COS III P P) (202) back
Denarius - Septimius Severus (PART MAX P M TR P X COS III P P) (202) photo
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Denarius - Septimius Severus PART MAX P M TR P X COS III P P

202 year
Silver 3.3 g 19.5 mm
Description
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
19.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#269312
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Two captives, bound, seated back to back, left and right of central trophy.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PART MAX P M TR P X COS III P P

Translation:
Parthicus Maximus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
The greatest conqueror of the Parthians, high priest, holder of tribunician power for the tenth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.

Comment

Mass varies: 2.86–3.513 g;
Diameter varies: 19–20 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 side. This coin was minted during a time of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire, known as the Pax Romana, which lasted from 27 BC to 180 AD.