Denarius - Septimius Severus TR P IMP III COS II P P; Roma
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 194-197 |
| 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#269717 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma (?), helmeted, draped, seated right, holding spear in right hand and parazonium in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P IMP III COS II P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Imperator Tertium, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin , which features Septimius Severus, was minted during a time of significant political and military turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite this, Severus' reign is often remembered for the relative stability he brought to the empire, particularly in comparison to the tumultuous years that followed his death. This coin serves as a reminder of the complex historical context in which it was created and the ways in which currency can reflect the political and social climate of a particular time and place.