© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus VICT AVGG COS II P P; Victory
| Silver | 2.8 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 197-198 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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 AVGG COS II P P
Translation:
Victoria Augustorum. Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
Victoria Augustorum. Consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.762–3.63 g;Diameter varies: 16–26 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 coins during the reign of Septimius Severus. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was emphasizing the importance of military victory and the power of the Roman state. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of silver suggests that it was a valuable and widely used currency during this time period.
