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Æ 31 - Septimius Severus AYΓOYCTHC TPAIANHC
| Bronze | 13.82 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Augusta Traiana (Thracia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-211 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.82 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#76465 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nemesis-Aequitas standing facing, holding scales and scepter; wheel at her feet to left
Script: Greek
Lettering: AYΓOYCTHC TPAIANHC
Translation: "Augusta Traiana".
Comment
There is a smaller variant (18mm/varb 999-1001).Interesting fact
The coin , a Standard circulation coin Æ 31 - Septimius Severus (AYΓOYCTHC TPAIANHC) (193-211) from Augusta Traiana (Thracia) made of Bronze weighing 13.82 g, features an image of the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus on one side and a depiction of the goddess Tyche on the other. Tyche was the goddess of fortune and prosperity in ancient Roman religion, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to symbolize the prosperity and good fortune that Septimius Severus brought to the Roman Empire during his reign.
