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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus SAECVL FELICIT
| Silver | 3 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 194-195 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Seven stars above a crescent.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAECVL FELICIT
Unabridged legend: Saeculi Felicitas.
Translation: Age of good fortune.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.08–4.12 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (SAECVL FELICIT) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas, symbolizing freedom, on its reverse side.
