As - Septimius Severus (SAECVLI FELICITAS COS III P P S C; Felicitas) (202-210) front As - Septimius Severus (SAECVLI FELICITAS COS III P P S C; Felicitas) (202-210) back
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As - Septimius Severus SAECVLI FELICITAS COS III P P S C; Felicitas

 
Bronze 8.4 g -
Description
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
8.4 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#270306
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding cornucopiae in right hand and holding out with left hand fold of dress towards six little girls.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SAECVLI FELICITAS COS III P P S C

Translation:
Saeculi Felicitas., Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Age of good fortune. Consul for the third time, father of the nation. 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 an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who was revered as a symbol of good luck and prosperity. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that the Roman Empire, under the leadership of Septimius Severus, was a place of prosperity and good fortune for its citizens.