© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Denarius - Septimius Severus VICTORIAE BRIT; Victory
| Silver | 3.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210-211 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE BRIT
Translation:
Victoriae Britannicae.
To the victory over the Britons.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.488–3.54 g;Diameter varies: 18.1–20 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. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing significant military successes, and the image of Victory was seen as a symbol of the empire's power and dominance.
