Denarius - Septimius Severus (VICT AVG TR P II COS II P P; Victory) (194) front Denarius - Septimius Severus (VICT AVG TR P II COS II P P; Victory) (194) back
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Denarius - Septimius Severus VICT AVG TR P II COS II P P; Victory

194 year
Silver 2.7 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
194
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.7 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#269067
Rarity index
97%

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 TR P II COS II P P

Translation:
Victoria Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.

Comment

Mass varies: 1.859–3.58 g;

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Septimius Severus. The image of Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch symbolizes the Roman Empire's military victories and power.