Aureus - Septimius Severus COS II P P; Victory
| 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#269825 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS II P P
Translation:
Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
Consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Septimius Severus (COS II P P; Victory) was issued during his reign from 198 to 202 AD and is considered one of the most valuable coins from the Roman Empire. It is made of gold and features an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and was also seen as a symbol of the Roman Empire's wealth and power.
