Aureus - Septimius Severus, Caracalla, and Geta AETERNIT IMPERI
| 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 | 200-201 |
| 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#269258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Busts of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, and of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, facing one another.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNIT IMPERI
Translation:
Aeternitas Imperii.
The eternity of the Roman Empire.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.13–7.22 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin , which features Septimius Severus, Caracalla, and Geta, is a rare example of a Roman coin that depicts three emperors together. This is because the Roman Empire was usually ruled by a single emperor at a time, and it was not common for multiple emperors to be depicted on the same coin. The fact that this coin features three emperors suggests that it may have been issued during a time of political uncertainty or upheaval, when the empire was being ruled by multiple leaders simultaneously.
