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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus PROFECT AVGG FEL
| Silver | 3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 197-200 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, in military attire, on horse prancing right, holding spear in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROFECT AVGG FEL
Translation:
Profectiones Augustorum. Felicitas.
Departure of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.11–3.27 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 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 on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Felicitas on the other. Felicitas was the Roman goddess of good luck, prosperity, and happiness, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to bring good fortune to the coin's owner.
