Name: Roman Empire Septimius Severus Silver Denarius, Victory &amp; Shield, Roma, 207 CE
SKU: R#10040
Price: 80.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Roman Empire Septimius Severus Silver Denarius, Victory & Shield, Roma, 207 CE

Rome itself appears on the reverse of this silver denarius. Struck at the Rome mint in 207 CE, this authentic denarius features the laureate portrait of Septimius Severus on the obverse. The reverse depicts Roma seated on a shield, holding the sacred Palladium and a long scepter, accompanied by a message proclaiming Severus as the “Restorer of the City”. Weighing 2.9 grams and measuring 18 mm, this VF+ example retains an attractive imperial portrait. Certificate of Authenticity included. Insured shipping from New York City.

$80.00

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SKU: R#10040Categories: COINS, NEW ARRIVALS, ROMAN

Product Description

By 207 CE, Septimius Severus had transformed himself from the victor of Rome’s civil wars into the founder of a secure imperial dynasty.

This silver denarius was struck at the Rome mint and carries a particularly powerful message about the emperor’s relationship with the capital.

The obverse presents Severus wearing the traditional imperial laurel wreath. On the reverse, Roma — the personification of Rome itself — sits upon a shield, holding the sacred Palladium and a long scepter. The accompanying message honors Severus as the “Restorer of the City.”

The Palladium was an ancient sacred image associated with the protection and survival of Rome, giving the reverse an additional layer of meaning: imperial authority, military strength, and the security of the eternal city.

At 2.9 grams and 18 mm, this VF+ denarius combines an appealing portrait with one of the more evocative symbolic reverses of Septimius Severus’ later reign.

WHAT THE COIN CARRIES — OBVERSE & REVERSE:

Obverse: Laureate head of Septimius Severus facing right. The laurel wreath identifies his imperial authority and connects his portrait with Rome’s long tradition of victory and legitimate rule. The surrounding imperial inscription is not reproduced here.

Reverse: Roma seated left on a shield, holding the Palladium in one hand and a long scepter in the other. The reverse message identifies Septimius Severus as the “Restorer of the City,” presenting the emperor as protector and renewer of Rome itself. The combination of Roma, the shield, and the sacred Palladium creates a powerful statement of military security and imperial continuity.

COIN DETAILS:

Civilization: Roman Empire
Emperor: Septimius Severus
Dynasty: Severan Dynasty
Reign: 193–211 CE
Date: 207 CE
Mint: Rome
Denomination: Denarius
Metal: Silver
Weight: 2.9 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Obverse: Laureate head of Septimius Severus facing right
Reverse: Roma seated left on shield, holding Palladium and long scepter
Reverse Meaning: “Restorer of the City”
Condition: VF+
Seller Note: Beautiful portrait
Reference: RIC IV 288; RSC 606; Sear 6358
Inventory Number / SKU: R#10040
Price: $80
Authenticity: Guaranteed
Included: OCN Antiques Certificate of Authenticity
Shipping: Fast insured shipping from New York City

Why This Coin Belongs

1. Rome Personified on a Roman Coin. The reverse does not depict an abstract virtue but Roma herself, the personification of the imperial capital. Seated upon a military shield, she embodies the strength and permanence of Rome.

2. The Emperor as “Restorer of the City”. The reverse message presents Septimius Severus as the Restorer of Rome, making the coin an example of how Roman emperors used currency to communicate their achievements and political identity.

3. The Sacred Palladium. Roma holds the Palladium, a sacred object traditionally associated with the protection and survival of Rome. Its presence gives the reverse deeper meaning, linking Septimius Severus with the security and continuity of the empire.

4. Struck at the Heart of the Empire. This denarius was struck at the Rome mint in 207 CE, making the reverse especially fitting: a coin produced in the imperial capital portrays Roma herself and celebrates the emperor as the city’s restorer.

5. Roman Silver at an Accessible Price. At $80, this authentic silver denarius offers an accessible way to own a coin of Septimius Severus with a meaningful reverse, a beautiful imperial portrait, and strong historical connection to Rome itself.

AS A GIFT:

A meaningful gift for a Roman history collector or anyone fascinated by Rome, leadership, resilience, and renewal. With Roma seated on the reverse and Septimius Severus proclaimed as the city’s restorer, the coin carries a message of rebuilding and enduring strength. Struck more than eighteen centuries ago, it is an authentic piece of Roman silver history.

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ROME ON THE REVERSE. ITS RESTORER ON THE OBVERSE.

Septimius Severus faces one side. On the other, Roma sits upon a shield holding the sacred Palladium, while the coin proclaims the emperor as the Restorer of the City. Struck in Rome in 207 CE, this authentic silver denarius preserves a powerful message from the Severan Empire.

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