Aureus - Septimius Severus LAETITIA TEMPORVM
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-210 |
| 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#269421 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vessel with sail raised, and gangway to ground; below, bird, lion, two tigers, stag, bull and tiger; above, four quadrigiae, moving left, two on each side of ship.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETITIA TEMPORVM
Translation:
Laetitia temporum.
Joyous times.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Septimius Severus (LAETITIA TEMPORVM) coin was used as a form of currency during the Roman Empire, and its value was equivalent to 25 silver denarii.