© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus VICTORIAE AVGG FEL; Victory
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 197-200 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269238 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, flying left, holding wreath in both hands over shield set on low base.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE AVGG FEL
Translation:
Victoriae Augustorum. Felicitas.
To the victory of the emperors (Augusti). Good fortune.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.432–3.56 g;Diameter varies: 16–20 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 Roman coins during the reign of Septimius Severus. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military successes and its dominance over other nations. The use of the Latin phrase "VICTORIAE AVGG FEL" (meaning "the victory of the emperors is felicitous") further emphasizes the theme of victory and the idea that the emperor's rule was divinely ordained.
