Aureus - Caracalla, Septimius Severus, and Julia Domna CONCORDIAE AETERNAE
202 year| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273106 |
|---|---|
| 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 significant political upheaval in the Roman Empire. The coin was issued in 202 AD, just a few years before the death of Septimius Severus, who was the reigning emperor at the time. Following his death, Caracalla, who was his son and successor, would go on to rule the empire alone until his own assassination in 217 AD. This period of political instability and power struggles is reflected in the coin's design, which features the three figures on the obverse side, with the legend "CONCORDIAE AETERNAE" (Eternal Harmony) inscribed above them. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item due to its rarity and historical significance.
