Sestertius - Septimius Severus P M TR P XVII COS III P P S C; Virtus and Victory
209 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 209 |
| 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#270255 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand, being crowned by Virtus, standing left, holding parazonium in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVII COS III P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 17th 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 an image of the Roman goddess Virtus, who represents virtue and moral excellence, on one side, and the goddess Victory on the other side. This symbolizes the dual nature of Septimius Severus' reign, who was known for his military victories and his efforts to promote moral values and reform the Roman state.
