Sestertius - Septimius Severus P M TR P XV COS III P P S C; Asclepius
207 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270236 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine and healing, on its reverse side. This suggests that the Roman Empire, under the rule of Septimius Severus, placed a strong emphasis on health and wellness, and recognized the importance of medicine in the lives of its citizens.
