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Aureus - Septimius Severus AEQVITATI AVGG; Aequitas
| Gold | 6.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-211 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269513 |
|---|---|
| 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
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Septimius Severus (AEQVITATI AVGG; Aequitas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and equality, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of these values in Roman society during the reign of Septimius Severus.
