Denarius - Septimius Severus (P M TR P XVII COS III P P; Jupiter)

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)

Type Standard circulation coins

Mints Rome

Obverse

Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right.

Lettering: SEVERVS PIVS AVG

Reverse

Jupiter, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, two children standing, one right and one left.

Lettering: P M TR P XVII COS III P P

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 #226

OCRE #ric.4.ss.226

Physical Characteristics

Composition Silver

Weight 3.1 g

Size 19.5 mm

Shape Round (irregular)

Technical Details

Obverse Lettering

SEVERVS PIVS AVG

Reverse Lettering

P M TR P XVII COS III P P

Comments

Mass varies: 1.949–3.7 g; Diameter varies: 18.3–20 mm; Example of this type: American Numismatic Society (ANS) Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)