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

194 year
Silver - -
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#269080
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, 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

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

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Denarius - Septimius Severus (VICT AVG TR P II COS II; Victory) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on its reverse side, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military triumphs and the emperor's role as a victorious leader.