© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Caracalla, Septimius Severus, and Julia Domna CONCORDIAE AETERNAE
202 year| Gold | 7.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 202 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273105 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 7.09–7.14 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin is that it features an image of the Roman empress Julia Domna, who was known for her intelligence, political influence, and beauty. She was the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus and the mother of Emperor Caracalla, and her image appears on many coins from this period. The coin's inscription, "CONCORDIAE AETERNAE," translates to "eternal harmony," which reflects the Roman Empire's values of unity and stability.
