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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Septimius Severus, Julia Domna, Caracalla, and Geta FELICITAS SAECVLI
201 year| Gold | 7.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 201 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Julia Domna, draped, facing front, between bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, on left and bust of Geta, bare-headed, draped, on right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS SAECVLI
Unabridged legend: Felicitas Saeculi
Translation: Fortune of the ages
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus and his family, including his wife Julia Domna and his sons Caracalla and Geta, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the inscription "FELICITAS SAECVLI" which means "Happiness of the Age" in Latin. This coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the importance of family and dynasty in Roman culture.
