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Aureus - Septimius Severus ADVENTVI AVG FELICISSIMO
| Gold | 7 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-197 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, in military attire, on horse prancing right, raising right hand; before, soldier, helmeted, standing right, head left, holding bridle in right hand and vertical vexillum in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVENTVI AVG FELICISSIMO
Translation:
Adventui Augusti Felicissimo.
The most auspicious return of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 6.77–7.13 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Septimius Severus (ADVENTVI AVG FELICISSIMO) coin was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the Roman Empire. Septimius Severus was the first Roman Emperor to introduce a new system of coinage, which included the Aureus, a gold coin that was equal in value to 25 silver denarii. This coin was used to pay soldiers and civil servants and was also used for trade and commerce. The fact that it was made of gold and had a high value made it a symbol of wealth and power, and it was often used as a way for the emperor to showcase his wealth and prestige.
