Denarius - Septimius Severus VICTOR AVG; Victory
194 year| Silver | 2.7 g | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#269714 |
|---|---|
| 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: VICTOR AVG
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (VICTOR AVG; Victory) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Severus to commemorate his military victories, and the obverse (front) side features a portrait of the emperor with the legend "VICTOR AVG" (Victory Augustus) to emphasize his role as a victorious leader. The reverse (back) side of the coin depicts the goddess Victory standing on a globe, holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's dominance and triumph over its enemies.
