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Denarius - Septimius Severus VOTIS DECENNALIBVS
| Silver | 3.46 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 198-202 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.46 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269852 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend within oak-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTIS DECENNALIBVS
Unabridged legend: Votis Decennalibus
Translation: Vows (prayers) for ten years of rule
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (VOTIS DECENNALIBVS) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas on its reverse side, which is a symbol of freedom and liberty. This is significant because Septimius Severus was known for his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and stability after a period of civil war and political instability. The inclusion of Libertas on the coin may have been a way to emphasize the idea that the emperor's rule was bringing freedom and prosperity back to the empire.
