© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Septimius Severus P M TR P III COS II P P S C; Mars
195 year| Bronze | 24.2 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 195 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.2 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak flying behind him, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and trophy sloped against left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P III COS II P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 19.04–28.78 g;Diameter varies: 27.5–34 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 a depiction of Mars, the Roman god of war, on the reverse side. This is significant because Septimius Severus, the emperor depicted on the obverse side, was known for his military campaigns and conquests, and the inclusion of Mars on the coin may have been a way to highlight his military prowess and association with the god of war.
