© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Septimius Severus VICTORIAE BRITTANNICAE S C; Victory
| Bronze | 26.3 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-210 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.3 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Victories, winged, draped, standing left and right, fixing a shield to palm, at the foot of which are two captives.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE BRITTANNICAE S C
Translation:
Victoriae Britannicae. Senatus Consultum.
To the victory over the Britons. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 23.21–28.26 g;Diameter varies: 32–33 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 an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Septimius Severus. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this particular coin.
