Date
197 - 198
Denomination
Denarius
Mint
Rome
Obverse
L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP X: Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right
Reverse
MARTI VICTORI: Mars, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, holding shield in right hand and reversed spear in left hand; at feet under shield, captive
Weight : 3.23g
Septimius Severus, born in 145 AD, rose from a military officer to become Roman emperor in 193 AD after winning a civil war. As ruler, he focused on military reforms, expanding the army and centralizing power to consolidate his authority. Severus campaigned successfully against the Parthian Empire, bringing glory and resources to Rome. His decision to appoint his sons Caracalla and Geta as co-emperors led to subsequent conflict, with Caracalla ultimately killing Geta after Severus's death in 211 AD. While remembered for stabilizing the empire and implementing administrative changes, his reign also laid the groundwork for future challenges faced by the Roman Empire in the third century AD.
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