Sestertius - Septimius Severus MVNIFICENTIA AVG S C
196 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270160 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elephant, walking right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MVNIFICENTIA AVG S C
Translation:
Munificentia Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Munificence (generosity) of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Septimius Severus, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Septimius Severus was the first Roman Emperor to be born in Africa, and he ruled during a period of civil war and political instability. Despite these challenges, he was able to maintain power for 15 years and implement several important reforms, including the creation of a new currency system. The Sestertius coin was part of this new system, and it was used throughout the empire for everyday transactions.