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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus TR P III IMP V COS II
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18 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 | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269671 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Captive, wearing peaked cap, draped to feet, seated right on ground, hands bound behind back; before, bow, quiver, shields.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P III IMP V COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Imperator Quintum, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the third time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.976–3.59 g;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 a prominent Roman emperor during the 3rd century AD. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore stability to the Roman Empire after a period of turmoil. The coin's design, which includes an image of Severus's bust and various symbols and inscriptions, reflects the cultural and political values of the time.
