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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Aureus - Septimius Severus FVNDATOR PACIS
| Gold | 7.2 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200-201 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, veiled, togate, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and roll in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FVNDATOR PACIS
Translation:
Fundator Pacis.
Founder of peace.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.14–7.33 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Septimius Severus (FVNDATOR PACIS) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Egyptian imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts the emperor Septimius Severus wearing a radiate crown and a cuirass, while the reverse side shows the goddess Isis, who was worshipped in Egypt, standing on the prow of a ship. This blending of cultural symbols reflects the diverse influences that shaped the Roman Empire during its time.
