© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Septimius Severus RESTITVTOR VRBIS
| Silver | 2.3 g | 18 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RESTITVTOR VRBIS
Translation:
Restitutor Urbis.
Restorer of the city (Rome).
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Septimius Severus, who was a prominent Roman emperor, on one side, and the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 202 to 210 AD, and it was used as a means of circulating currency throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and political values of the time, and it provides a unique glimpse into the economic and social practices of ancient Rome.
