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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus VIRT AVG TR P COS; Virtus
| Silver | 2.7 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 | 193-194 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269056 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear, reversed, in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRT AVG TR P COS
Translation:
Virtus Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate, Consul.
Courage of the emperor. Holder of tribunician power, consul.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.4–2.91 g;Diameter varies: 16.5–18 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 Virtus on the reverse, which represents the virtue and moral excellence that Septimius Severus sought to promote during his reign.
