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Aureus - Septimius Severus AEQVITATI AVGG; Aequitas
| Gold | 7.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 197-200 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITATI AVGG
Translation:
Aequitati Duorum Augustorum.
Equity of the two emperors.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Septimius Severus coin was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the image of Septimius Severus and the goddess Aequitas, reflects the emperor's efforts to promote stability and prosperity throughout the empire. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with some examples selling for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
