Aureus - Septimius Severus, Caracalla, and Geta SAECVLI FELICITAS
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 198-202 |
| 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#269840 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Busts of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, and of Geta, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, facing one another.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAECVLI FELICITAS
Translation:
Saeculi Felicitas.
Age of good fortune.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin is interesting because it features three Roman emperors: Septimius Severus, Caracalla, and Geta. This is unusual because typically, Roman coins only featured 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, which was not always the case during this period. Additionally, the coin's inscription, "SAECVLI FELICITAS," translates to "Happiness of the Age," which further highlights the positive context in which it was minted.