Denarius - Septimius Severus VIC AVG TR P COS; Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-194 |
| 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#269051 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIC AVG TR P COS
Translation:
Victoria Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate, Consul.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power, consul.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (VIC AVG TR P COS; Victory) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Victory on its reverse side, signifying the Roman Empire's victory over its enemies and highlighting the emperor's role as a triumphant military leader.
