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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus PROFECTIO AVG
197 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 197 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, in military attire, on horse prancing right, holding spear in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROFECTIO AVG
Translation:
Profectiones Augusti.
Departure of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.49–3.5 g;Diameter varies: 15.7–18.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Septimius Severus (PROFECTIO AVG) (197) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas, who is depicted standing and holding a pileus, a symbol of liberty, and a scepter, a symbol of authority. This image was meant to convey the idea of the Roman Empire's commitment to protecting and promoting freedom and prosperity for its citizens.
