© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus VICTOR SEVER AVG; Victory
| Silver | 3.4 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 | 194-195 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269664 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 SEVER AVG
Translation:
Victoria Severi Augusti.
Victory of emperor (Augustus) Severus.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.052–4.1 g;Diameter varies: 17–18.2 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (VICTOR SEVER AVG; 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.
