Denarius - Septimius Severus RECTOR ORBIS; Sol
| 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#269441 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol (?), standing left, holding globe in extended right hand and reversed spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RECTOR ORBIS
Translation:
Rector Orbis.
Master of the world.
Comment
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 god Sol on the reverse, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Septimius Severus. Sol was considered the god of the sun and was often depicted with a radiant crown and a globe in his hand, symbolizing the Roman Empire's dominance over the world. The inclusion of this image on the coinage of the time was a way for the Roman government to promote their imperial ideology and reinforce the idea of Roman supremacy.
