Aureus - Caracalla, Septimius Severus, and Julia Domna CONCORDIAE AETERNAE
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 199-200 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jugate busts of Septimius Severus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, and of Julia Domna, diademed, draped, on crescent.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIAE AETERNAE
Translation:
Concordiae Aeternae.
To eternal harmony.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Caracalla, Septimius Severus, and Julia Domna is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite the empire's expansion and military successes, the 3rd century AD was marked by a series of civil wars, corruption, and political instability, which would ultimately contribute to the empire's decline. This coin, bearing the image of three prominent leaders, serves as a symbol of the empire's resilience and endurance during a tumultuous period in its history.
