Ancient Rome 210 AD Septimius Severus, Jupiter Silver Denarius Almost Uncirculated (AU50)

Ancient Rome 210AD Septimius Severus, Rev. Jupiter Standing Silver Denarius Almost Uncirculated (AU50)

Lucius Septimius Severus (145–211 CE) was Roman emperor from 193 to 211 CE and the founder of the Severan dynasty. Rising from a provincial background in Leptis Magna (modern Libya), he seized power after the chaotic Year of the Five Emperors, defeating rivals like Pescennius Niger and Clodius Albinus. Severus strengthened the military, expanded the empire’s borders in the East and Africa, and implemented legal and administrative reforms to consolidate imperial authority. He also centralized power in the emperor’s hands, increasing the role of the army in governance. Known for his ambition and determination, Severus left a lasting legacy, and his sons Caracalla and Geta inherited the empire upon his death in 211 CE.

Obverse: Laureate and bearded bust of Septimius Severus facing right.
Reverse: A naked Jupiter standing facing to the right, with his right foot drawn back, brandishing a thunderbolt in his right hand and holding a sceptre in his left.

Specifications:
Emperor: Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211)
Composition: Silver
Weight: Approx. 3 g
Diameter: Approx. 20 mm
Mint: Rome