Aureus - Septimius Severus and Caracalla SEVERI AVG PII FIL
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 195-196 |
| 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#269121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Caracalla, bare-headed, draped, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SEVERI AVG PII FIL
Translation:
Severi Augusti Pii Filius.
To Severus, son of the pious emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Septimius Severus and Caracalla is notable for its unique design, as it depicts the two emperors standing together, clad in military attire, with their heads turned towards each other in a symbol of unity. This design was a departure from the traditional solo portraiture of Roman coins and was seen as a representation of the bond between the two rulers.
