© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Septimius Severus AFRICA S C; Africa
194 year| Bronze | 25.6 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 194 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.6 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Africa, in elephant-skin head-dress, draped, standing right, holding corn-ears in fold of robe (?); at feet, right, lion.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AFRICA S C
Translation:
Africa. Senatus Consultum.
Africa. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 24.71–26.4 g;Diameter varies: 29–31 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, who ruled from 193 to 211 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Africa on the other. This coin was minted during Severus' reign and was used as a means of currency throughout the Roman Empire.
