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Denarius - Septimius Severus VOTA PVBLICA
| Silver | 3 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 | 196-197 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA PVBLICA
Translation:
Vota Publica.
The vows (prayers) of the public.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.24–3.6 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
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (VOTA PVBLICA) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. This coin was minted in 196-197 AD, and it features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas on the obverse (front side), and a portrait of Emperor Septimius Severus on the reverse (back side). The coin was made of silver and weighs 3 grams. Interestingly, the coin's inscription "VOTA PVBLICA" means "public votes" in Latin, which suggests that the coin was issued to commemorate some kind of public event or occasion, such as a military victory or a political anniversary. The coin's design and inscription provide valuable insight into the political and cultural climate of the Roman Empire during the late 2nd century AD.
