Denarius - Septimius Severus VICTORIAE AVGG; Roma and Victory
| Silver | 3.1 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-210 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated front, head left, holding Victory in right hand and being crowned by flying Victory; on left, Alas kneeling, supporting globe (?).
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE AVGG
Translation:
Victoriae Augustorum.
To the victory of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.766–3.35 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the 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. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military turmoil in the Roman Empire, and the image of Victory may have been intended to symbolize the emperor's military victories and the empire's dominance.
