Sestertius - Septimius Severus ADVENTVI AVG FELICISSIMO S C
196 year| Bronze | 22.6 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 196 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.6 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, in military attire, on horse prancing right, raising right hand; before, soldier, helmeted, standing right, head left, holding bridle in right hand and vertical spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVENTVI AVG FELICISSIMO S C
Translation:
Adventui Augusti Felicissimo. Senatus Consultum.
The most auspicious return of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Septimius Severus, who was a Roman emperor from 193 to 211 AD, on one side, and an image of the goddess Felicitas on the other side. Felicitas was the Roman goddess of good luck, prosperity, and happiness, and her image on the coin may have been included to symbolize the emperor's desire to bring prosperity and good fortune to the Roman Empire during his reign.
