As - Caracalla, Septimius Severus, and Geta (FELICITAS SAECVLI S C) (202-210) front As - Caracalla, Septimius Severus, and Geta (FELICITAS SAECVLI S C) (202-210) back
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As - Caracalla, Septimius Severus, and Geta FELICITAS SAECVLI S C

 
Bronze 11.7 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
202-210
Value
As = 1⁄16 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
11.7 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#273801
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Septimius Severus, seated right, and Caracalla and Geta, seated left, on large platform; behind, officers; in front, citizens receiving gifts; urns at feet of Emperor and sons; base of platform ornamented with frieze.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FELICITAS SAECVLI S C

Translation:
Felicitas Saeculi. Senatus Consultum.
Fortune of the ages. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features three Roman emperors - Caracalla, Septimius Severus, and Geta - on one side, which was a rare occurrence in Roman coinage. This coin was issued during a time of political turmoil, and the inclusion of all three emperors may have been an attempt to promote unity and stability within the empire. Additionally, the coin's inscription, "FELICITAS SAECVLI S C," translates to "Good Fortune of the Age," which further emphasizes the theme of unity and prosperity.