As - Septimius Severus and Caracalla SACRA SAECVLARIA S C; Pietas and Concordia
| Bronze | 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 | 7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus and Caracalla, both veiled, togate, standing vis-a-vis, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar; behind altar, Pietas or Concordia (?), in background, distyle temple.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SACRA SAECVLARIA S C
Translation:
Sacra Saecularia. Senatus Consultum.
Sacred centuries. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.091–7.81 g;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.