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Aureus - Caracalla SEVERI AVG PII FIL
196 year| Gold | 7.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 196 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273005 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lituus, axe, patera, jug, simpulum, and sprinkler.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SEVERI AVG PII FIL
Translation:
Severi Augusti Pii Filius.
To Severus, son of the pious emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Caracalla (SEVERI AVG PII FIL) (196) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who was known for his extensive reforms and military campaigns. The coin's design features an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military prowess and dominance. Additionally, the coin's gold content and weight of 7.3 grams make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
