Roman Empire. Septimius Severus (AD 193-211). Denarius P M TR P III COS II P P. Minerva (No reserve price)
This denarius minted by Septimius Severus in Rome features Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, strategy, and warfare, depicted prominently to emphasize her protective and inspirational qualities. Minerva's imagery on coins symbolized virtue, intelligence, and military prowess, qualities that the emperor sought to associate with his rule. The inscriptions typically convey Severus' titles, affirming his political and military standing. Denarii from this period served not only economic functions but also as vehicles to communicate imperial ideology, divine sanction, and the emperor’s embodiment of Rome’s traditional virtues.
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