As - Septimius Severus and Caracalla AVGVSTI COS S C
| Bronze | 10.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-210 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus and Caracalla, seated side by side on platform; behind, officer; in front, soldier holding spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTI COS S C
Translation:
Augusti Consul. Senatus Consultum.
Emperor, consul. 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 the portraits of two Roman emperors, Septimius Severus and Caracalla, on opposite sides. This was a common practice during the Roman Empire, known as "double-headed" coins, and was used to symbolize the unity and cooperation between the two rulers.