© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Septimius Severus, Caracalla, and Geta CORNCORDIA AVGVSTORVM
| Gold | 7.2 g | 20.5 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 | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla and Geta, both laureate and togate, standing right and left, holding up Victory between them.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CORNCORDIA AVGVSTORVM
Translation:
Concordia Augustorum.
The harmony of the emperors (Augusti),
Comment
Mass varies: 7.05–7.33 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portraits of three Roman emperors: Septimius Severus, Caracalla, and Geta. This is unusual because typically, Roman coins only featured the portrait of a single emperor. The fact that three emperors are depicted on this coin suggests that it was issued during a time of political stability and unity in the Roman Empire.
