© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus VOTA SVSCEPTA XX
| Silver | 3.2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-210 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269473 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA SVSCEPTA XX
Translation:
Vota Suscepta Vicennalia.
Vows (prayers) undertaken for twenty years of rule.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.56–3.907 g;Diameter varies: 18–21 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 Emperor Septimius Severus on one side and an image of the goddess Victory on the other side. This coin was minted during Severus' reign, which lasted from 202 to 210 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The fact that it was made of silver and weighs 3.2 grams suggests that it was a valuable and widely used coin during its time.
