Denarius - Septimius Severus VIRTVTE AVG; Victory
| Silver | 4.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 194-195 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Emperor (?), standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and reversed spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVTE AVG
Translation:
Virtuti Augusti.
To the courage of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (VIRTVTE AVG; Victory) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (VIRTVTE AVG) on the reverse side, signifying the importance of victory in Roman culture and the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus.
