AD 193-210 Ancient Roman Gods of Battle 3-pc Set

Silver "Battle" Coins Struck During The Peak Of Rome's Power

This is a fascinating three-piece coin set from the reign of Septimius Severus—the Emperor of Rome from A.D. 193-211. These are classic Roman Silver denarii—the backbone of the Roman economy. They typically featured the portrait of the ruling emperor on the obverse and religious or cultural imagery on the reverse. These cions reflect the reign of Severus, who converted the government of Rome into a military monarchy and thus helped usher in the absolute despotism that would go on to characterize the later Roman Empire. The coins here feature three gods that figured prominently in the Empire's quest for land and power: one coin depicts Mars, the god of war; another displays the portrait of Pax, the goddess of peace, and the final coin depicts Victoria, the goddess of victory.

One Of The Roman Empire's Most Important Coins

The silver denarius was considered to be one of the most important coins of that era. It circulated heavily throughout the Roman Empire and was used in all forms of payment from shopping in the market to paying soldiers in the service of Rome. These coins would have seen circulation in the ancient world nearly 2,000 years ago. To survive all that time, they beat the odds by surviving the crisis of the third century when the empire nearly collapsed, the fall of Rome, and more.

Coins From The Founder Of The Severan Dynasty

The founder of the Severan Dynasty, Severus named his sons Caracalla and Geta as co-emperors in 198 and 209, respectively. Though Severus intended for them to rule jointly after his death, this dream proved to be an unrealistic fantasy for shortly after Severus died of natural causes in 211 while campaigning in Scotland, Caracalla had his younger brother murdered during a supposed peace conference between the two. Despite this, Severus was regarded as an able leader under whose leadership saw the Roman Empire reach its greatest extent. During his reign, Severus enlarged the Roman army and increased the pay for his soldiers. To accomplish this military expansion, he debased the silver denarius several times, ultimately becoming the largest debasement since the reign of Emperor Nero and a decision that led to severe consequences for the long-term stability of the empire's economy.

Ancient Coins That Circulated Throughout The Roman Empire

Beautiful coins from of the Roman Empire are among the most popular and coveted pieces in any collection of historic coins. Of those, the most desired are pieces struck when Rome was at the peak of its power, such as these stunning Silver Denarius coins struck during the lifetime of Septimius Severus. Don't miss your chance to travel back in time and hold a piece of the Roman Empire in your hand when Rome was the center of the universe. Add this 193-210 Ancient Roman Gods of Battle Three-Piece Set to your cart and become a curator of world history today!