© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus PM TR P V COS II P P; Pax
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-197 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PM TR P V COS II P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.752–3.55 g;Diameter varies: 17.44–18.5 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 Pax (Irene) on the reverse, which is a symbol of peace and prosperity. This is significant because it suggests that the Roman Empire, under the rule of Septimius Severus, valued peace and prosperity and sought to promote these ideals through their currency. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of silver suggests that it was a valuable and widely used medium of exchange during that time period.
