Sestertius - Septimius Severus DIVI M PII F P M TR P III COS II P P S C; Roma and Victory
| Bronze | 26.2 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 195-196 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.2 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270116 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVI M PII F P M TR P III COS II P P S C
Translation:
Divi Marci Pii Filius Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Son of divine Marcus Pius, high priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. 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 the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Septimius Severus. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was focused on military conquest and expansion. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and relatively low weight suggest that it was intended for everyday use in commerce, rather than being a high-value coin reserved for the elite.
