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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus VIRTVTE AVG; Virtus
| Silver | 3.3 g | 16.5 mm |
| 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269668 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding spear in right hand and parazonium in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVTE AVG
Translation:
Virtuti Augusti.
To the courage of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.03–3.557 g;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.
