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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus SALVTI AVGG; Salus
198 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 198 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269763 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left, feeding out of patera in extended right hand snake coiled round altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVTI AVGG
Translation:
Saluti Augustorum.
To the health of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.546–4.16 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The reverse side of the coin features an image of Salus, the Roman goddess of safety and well-being, which is fitting since the coin was issued during a time of relative peace and prosperity under the rule of Septimius Severus.
