Монеты Римской Империи Септимиус Северус (27 до н. э. - 476 н. э.)

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Septimius Severus Roman Imperial Coins (27 BC-476 AD)

Born in Africa in 145 AD, Septimius Severus managed to seize power and become the ruler of the Roman Empire. As emperor, Septimius Severus minted several bronze, silver and gold coins portraying himself and his family. These were used to pay Roman troops everywhere in the empire, so they can be found throughout Europe and Africa.

What images are featured on Septimius Severus coins?

Though they are called Septimius Severus coins, denarii printed during the emperor's reign actually contained more than just pictures of Septimius Severus. These Roman coins are available with the following images:

  • Septimius Severus: Portraits of the emperor show him in profile facing to the right. He has thick curly hair and a curly beard, and a wreath tied around his head.
  • Eagles: On the reverse side of many coins, an imperial eagle is centered between two military standards.
  • Julia Domna: Julia Domna was the second wife of the emperor. Coins printed in her honor show a woman facing to the right with her hair in elaborate curls and twists.
  • Religious Figures: Roman gods and goddesses are featured on the back of many coins from this era.
  • Septimius Severus' Sons: You can also find coins from the Severan dynasty that feature Caracalla and Getta, the emperor's sons.
What material are Septimius Severus coins made from?

The materials used for the currency varied depending on its denomination. Septimius Severus produced several types of Roman money, including the aureus, the sestertius, and the denarius. One aureus equaled 25 denarii, and one denarius equaled four sestertii. Officially, an aureus was made with gold, a denarius was made with silver, and a sestertius was made with brass or bronze. However, money during Septimius Severus' time was frequently made with mixed metals due to inflation. The currency tended to be a mixture of gold, silver, copper, bronze, brass, tin, zinc and other metals.

How can you identify the god on a coin?

Even though most Septimius Severus coins have the same fronts, they frequently have different backs. You can identify the god or goddess featured on the reverse side by looking closely at the image's details.

  • Venus: These coins say "Vener" and show the goddess holding an apple.
  • Ceres: Roman money with the goddess of grain shows her holding ears of corn ears and says "Cereri."
  • Fortuna: These say "Fortvnae" and show a child next to the goddess.
  • Juno: The text on this Roman currency reads "Ivno" and its image includes a peacock.
  • Cybele: Coins with Cybele depict two lions and say "Mater Deum."
  • Hilaritas: Septimius Severus coins featuring Hilaritas show the god holding a palm leaf.
  • Pieta: This Roman goddess is veiled and dropping incense onto an altar.

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