Denarius - Septimius Severus PVDICITIA; Pudicitia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 201-202 |
| 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#269859 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, draped, seated left, holding sceptre in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA
Translation:
Pudicitia.
Purity.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The reverse side of the coin features an image of Pudicitia, the Roman goddess of modesty and chastity, which was a rare representation of a female figure on Roman coins during that time period. This suggests that the coin may have been issued to promote the values of modesty and chastity during the reign of Septimius Severus.
