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#273107 |
|---|---|
| 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 and the subsequent civil war that would lead to the rise of Caracalla as emperor. Despite this turmoil, the coin's inscription, "CONCORDIAE AETERNAE," or "eternal harmony," suggests an attempt to promote unity and stability within the empire. This coin serves as a tangible reminder of the complex political dynamics at play during this period in Roman history.
