Sestertius - Septimius Severus P M TR P IIII COS II P P S C; Jupiter and Victory
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270135 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked except for cloak on shoulders, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical secptre in left hand; at feet, left, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P IIII COS II P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth 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 a rare combination of two deities on its reverse side - Jupiter and Victory. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was emphasizing the importance of military conquest and the power of the Roman state, as Jupiter was the god of thunder and lightning, and Victory was the goddess of triumph and victory. The fact that this coin has survived for over 1,800 years and is still in circulation today is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire and its cultural influence on modern society.
