Aureus - Septimius Severus DIVI M PII F P M TR P III COS II P P; Mars
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 195-196 |
| 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#269113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak tied round waist, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVI M PII F P M TR P III COS II P P
Translation:
Divi Marci Pii Filius Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
Son of divine Marcus Pius, high priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman god Mars on the reverse side, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Septimius Severus. This suggests that the emperor placed a strong emphasis on military power and conquest, as Mars was the god of war and violence. Additionally, the use of gold for the coin's material would have added to its value and symbolic importance, highlighting the wealth and prestige of the Roman Empire at the time.
