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Aureus - Septimius Severus, Caracalla, and Geta CONCORDIA AVGVSTORVM
| Gold | 7.08 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210-211 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.08 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla and Geta, standing left and right, holding Victory between them.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVGVSTORVM
Unabridged legend: Concordia Augustorum
Translation: The harmony of the emperors (Augusti)
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperors Septimius Severus, Caracalla, and Geta, who ruled the Roman Empire together from 210-211 AD. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that depicts three emperors together, symbolizing the unity and harmony of their rule. The inscription "CONCORDIA AVGVSTORVM" on the coin translates to "Harmony of the Emperors," further emphasizing this theme of unity.
