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Denarius - Septimius Severus VOTA SVSCEPTA [XX] COS III P P
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269476 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, veiled, togate, standing right, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar; behind, flute-player; on right, victimarius about to sacrifice bull.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA SVSCEPTA [XX] COS III P P
Translation:
Vota Suscepta Vicennalia. Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
Vows (prayers) undertaken for twenty years of rule. Consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
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 wearing a radiate crown, which symbolizes his divine status as a god-king. This representation was a common feature on Roman coins during this period, as the emperor was seen as a divine authority and the coinage was used as a way to promote his image and reinforce his power.
