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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Septimius Severus CONCORDIAE MILITVM; Concordia
| 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 | 198-202 |
| 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#269821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, standing left, holding a standard in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIAE MILITVM
Translation:
Concordiae Militum.
For harmony with the soldiers.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Septimius Severus (CONCORDIAE MILITVM; Concordia) coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Septimius Severus was the first Roman Emperor to be born in Africa, and he ruled during a period of civil war and political instability. Despite these challenges, his reign saw a number of significant military victories and reforms, including the creation of a new currency system that included the Aureus coin. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Concordia, symbolized the Emperor's efforts to promote unity and stability within the Empire.
