Denarius - Septimius Severus PONTIF TR P X COS II; Mars
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-210 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269496 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield; to right, a cuirass.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TR P X COS II
Translation:
Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Consul Secundum.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the tenth time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Septimius Severus (PONTIF TR P X COS II; Mars) was minted during a time of significant political and military turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite this, the coin's design remained relatively consistent with previous issues, with the emperor's portrait on the obverse and the god Mars on the reverse. This suggests that the Roman mint was able to maintain a level of continuity and stability even during times of crisis.