© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Septimius Severus SECVRITAS PVBLICA; Securitas
| 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#269100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated left, holding globe in extended right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS PVBLICA
Translation:
Securitas Publica.
Safety of the public.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.271–3.46 g;Diameter varies: 17–18 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Septimius Severus was the first Roman Emperor to be born in Africa, and he ruled during a period of civil war and political instability. Despite these challenges, he was able to maintain the empire's security and stability, which is reflected in the coin's name, "Securitas," which means "security" in Latin. The coin's design features an image of the goddess Securitas standing holding a shield and a spear, symbolizing the empire's strength and resilience.
