Aureus - Septimius Severus, Julia Domna, Caracalla, and Geta FELICITAS SAECVLI
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269263 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Julia Domna, draped, facing front, between head of Caracalla on left and head of Geta on right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS SAECVLI
Translation:
Felicitas Saeculi.
Fortune of the ages.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin , which features Septimius Severus, Julia Domna, Caracalla, and Geta, is a rare example of a Roman coin that was issued with a quadruple portrait. This means that it has four faces on one side of the coin, each depicting one of the four individuals mentioned. This type of coin was not common in ancient Rome and is considered a unique and interesting artifact from the time period.
