Denarius - Septimius Severus (MARS PATER; Mars)

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)

Type Standard circulation coins

Mints Rome

Obverse

Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right.

Lettering: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP IIII

Reverse

Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak tied round waist, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand.

Lettering: MARS PATER

Basic Information

Category Coin

Ruler Septimius Severus (Wikidata) (Nomisma)

Technique Hammered

Orientation variable

Demonetization Yes

Face Value 1 Denarius (Numeric: 1)

References

RIC IV.1 #46

OCRE #ric.4.ss.46

Physical Characteristics

Composition Silver

Weight 3 g

Size 18.5 mm

Shape Round (irregular)

Technical Details

Obverse Lettering

L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP IIII

Reverse Lettering

MARS PATER

Comments

Mass varies: 2.31–3.63 g; Diameter varies: 18–20 mm; Example of this type: American Numismatic Society (ANS) Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)