Denarius - Septimius Severus VIRTVS AVGVST
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Soldier, standing right, holding spear in right hand and club (?) in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGVST
Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (VIRTVS AVGVST) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (VIRTVS) on its reverse side, signifying the importance of victory and military power during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus.