© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI
| Silver | 3.2 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269647 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, in military attire, on horse galloping right, holding spear in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus. Optimo Principi.
The senate and the Roman people. The best of princes.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.96–3.68 g;Diameter varies: 16.6–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 the first African-born Roman emperor, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the inscription "SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI" which means "The Senate and People of Rome, to the best emperor". This coin was minted during his reign (194-195 AD) and was widely used throughout the Roman Empire.
