Aureus - Julia Domna, Septimius Severus, and Caracalla (AETERNIT IMPERI) (196-211) front Aureus - Julia Domna, Septimius Severus, and Caracalla (AETERNIT IMPERI) (196-211) back
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Aureus - Julia Domna, Septimius Severus, and Caracalla AETERNIT IMPERI

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
196-211
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
References
Numista
N#269882
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Busts of Septimius Severus and Caracalla, both laureate, facing one another.

Script: Latin

Lettering: AETERNIT IMPERI

Translation:
Aeternitas Imperii.
The eternity of the Roman Empire.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this 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 Septimius Severus and the mother of Caracalla, and her image appears on many coins from this period. The coin's design and inscription, including the phrase "AETERNIT IMPERI" (eternal empire), reflect the ideals of Roman imperial power and the desire for a long-lasting and prosperous reign.