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Roman Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (196--197 A.D.)
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Roman Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (196--197 A.D.)
The obverse shows the laureate head of the emperor facing to the right with legend L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII
The reverse shows an elephant with legend MVNIFICENTIA AVG.
Struck in silver in Rome 196-197 AD and weighing 4.1 grams.
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Septimius Severus, a native of Leptis Magna, Africa was proclaimed emperor by his troops after the murder of Pertinax. He is at the same time credited with strengthening and reviving an empire facing imminent decline and, through the same policies that saved it, causing its eventual fall. Severus eliminated the dangerous praetorians, unified the empire after turmoil and civil war, strengthened the army, defeated Rome's most powerful enemy, and founded a successful dynasty. His pay increases for the army, however, established a severe burden on Rome. Future emperors were expected to increase pay as well. These raises resulted in ever-increasing taxes that damaged the economy. Some historians believe high taxes, initiated by Severus policies, played a significant role in Rome's long-term decline. In 208 A.D., he travelled to Britain to embarked on revitalisation after a disastrous barbarian invasion. He died in York in 211 A.D and was succeeded by his sons, Caracalla and Geta.
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