© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Septimius Severus PART ARAB PART ADIAB COS II P P S C
195 year| Bronze | 22.6 g | 29.5 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 | 22.6 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270102 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two captives, bound, seated back to back, left and right of central trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PART ARAB PART ADIAB COS II P P S C
Translation:
Parthicus, Arabicus, Parthicus, Adiabenicus, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Conqueror of the Parthians, conqueror Arabia, conqueror of the Parthians, conqueror of Adiabene, consul for the second time, father of the nation, Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 19.04–24.74 g;Diameter varies: 28–31 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 rare combination of Roman and Arabic inscriptions, reflecting the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into the Middle East. The Arabic inscription "PART ARAB PART ADIAB" on the coin is a unique example of the cultural diversity that characterized the Roman Empire at that time.
