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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Septimius Severus MINER VICT P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS E C S C; Minerva and Victory
| Bronze | 11.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-211 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MINER VICT P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS E C S C
Translation:
Minerva Victrix. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Imperator Octavum, Consul. Senatus Consultum.
Minerva, the victorious. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, on one side, and Victory on the other. This symbolizes the dual nature of Septimius Severus' reign, who was both a wise and just ruler, as well as a powerful military leader who expanded the Roman Empire.
