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#269300 |
|---|---|
| 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 (ADVENTVS AVGVSTOR) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Septimius Severus was the first Roman Emperor to be born in Africa, and his reign marked a significant shift in the empire's power dynamics, with the rise of the Roman military and the decline of the Roman Senate. Despite these challenges, the Aureus coin remained a symbol of the empire's wealth and power, with its gold content and intricate design showcasing the technical skill and artistry of Roman minting techniques.
