Septimius Severus (AD 193–211) Roman Empire AR Denarius NGC VF

Septimius Severus — Coinage of AD 193–211

This silver AR Denarius was issued for Septimius Severus during AD 193–211 and belongs to the coinage of Roman Empire.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Septimius Severus
• Date: AD 193–211
• Empire/region: Roman Empire
• Denomination: AR Denarius
• Metal: Silver
• NGC grade: VF — Very Fine (Sheldon scale equivalent 20–25)

Historical Context

Septimius Severus emerged victorious from the civil wars that followed the murder of Pertinax in AD 193 and founded the Severan dynasty. He strengthened the army and promoted his family as the foundation of imperial stability.

His reign included major campaigns against Parthia and later warfare in Britain. Severus died at Eboracum, modern York, in AD 211 while preparing further operations north of Hadrian’s Wall.

What This Coin Tells Us

Ancient coins combined everyday monetary use with official communication. Portraits, titles and reverse types expressed authority, religious ideas, military success and the legitimacy of the ruling house.

As an archaeological and historical object, this coin offers a tangible connection to the people, institutions and economic life of its period. Individual examples naturally vary in strike, centering, wear, patina and surviving detail.

What You Will Receive

One NGC-encapsulated AR Denarius of the stated type and grade is supplied per purchase.

Stock-photo notice: The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.