Denarius - Septimius Severus VICT AVG COS II P P; Victory
| Silver | 3.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 198-202 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269842 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT AVG COS II P P
Translation:
Victoria Augusti. Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus). Consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. This coin was minted to commemorate the Emperor's victory over the Parthian Empire, and the obverse side features an image of the Emperor's bust, while the reverse side features an image of Victory standing on a globe, holding a wreath and a palm branch. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's dominance and victory over its enemies.
