© Wayne Sayles
© Wayne Sayles
Æ19 - Septimus Severus Coela
| Copper | 3.2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Coela (Thracia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-211 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#399160 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Prow right with corn ears above and dolphin swimming right below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEL MVNICIPI CVILA
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ19 Septimus Severus (Coela) from Coela (Thracia), is a rare example of a Roman imperial coin that features a portrait of the emperor on the obverse (front side) and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the reverse (back side). This coin was minted during the reign of Septimus Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. The fact that it was made of copper and weighs 3.2 grams suggests that it was a circulating coin, used for everyday transactions.
