Aureus - Septimius Severus and Caracalla ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200-201 |
| 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#269260 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, sometimes cuirassed, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS
Translation:
Antoninus Augustus.
Antoninus [Pius] emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Septimius Severus and Caracalla (ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS) coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Septimius Severus, who was the emperor at the time, was facing challenges from external threats and internal power struggles. Despite these challenges, he was able to maintain stability and prosperity throughout the empire, and his reign is often considered a golden age of the Roman Empire. The coin itself is a symbol of the wealth and power of the Roman Empire during this time period.