Denarius - Septimius Severus SALVTI AVGG; Salus
198 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269764 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (SALVTI AVGG; Salus) (198) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Salus, who represents safety, security, and well-being. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea that the emperor was responsible for ensuring the safety and prosperity of the Roman people.
