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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Septimius Severus P M TR P XV COS III P P S C; Asclepius
207 year| Bronze | 10.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 207 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270235 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Asclepius, naked, standing front, in distyle temple with wreath in pediment, resting right hand on serpent-wreathed staff set on ground and left hand on hip; to left and right, snakes rearing upwards.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XV COS III P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. 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 Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine and healing, on its reverse side. This suggests that the Roman Empire, which was known for its military conquests and political power, also placed a strong emphasis on health and wellness. The inclusion of Asclepius on the coin may have been a way to promote the importance of health and medicine during the time of Septimius Severus' rule.
