Aureus - Septimius Severus ADVENTVS AVGVSTOR
202 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| 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#269297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Galley with rowers, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVENTVS AVGVSTOR
Translation:
Adventus Augustorum.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperors.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin bearing the image of Septimius Severus (AD 202) was part of a series of coins minted to commemorate the emperor's military victories. The coin's reverse side features an image of the goddess Victory standing on a globe, holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's dominance and triumph over its enemies. This coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact among collectors and historians, providing insight into the Roman Empire's monetary system and the propaganda tools used by its rulers.
