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Aureus - Septimius Severus and Caracalla VOTA SVSCEPTA XX
| Gold | 7.15 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-210 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.15 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, veiled, togate, standing right, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar; facing him, Caracalla, veiled, togate, standing left; behind central altar, flute-player, facing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA SVSCEPTA XX
Unabridged legend: Vota Suscepta Vicennalia.
Translation: Vows (prayers) undertaken for twenty years of rule.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin , which features Septimius Severus and Caracalla, is notable for its unique design. The obverse side of the coin features the portraits of both emperors, with Septimius Severus on the left and Caracalla on the right. This is unusual because it was common for coins of this era to feature only one emperor per side. The fact that both emperors are depicted together on this coin may indicate that they were trying to emphasize their unity and cooperation, or that they wanted to showcase their dual leadership.
