Aureus - Septimius Severus LIBERO PATRI; Bacchus and Liber
197 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 197 |
| 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#269161 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bacchus (Liber), standing front, head left, right hand on head (crowning himself?) and holding thyrsus in left hand; at feet, left, leopard.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERO PATRI
Translation:
Liber Patri.
Of the free father.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Septimius Severus (LIBERO PATRI; Bacchus and Liber) is notable for its depiction of the Roman god Bacchus, who is shown holding a thyrsus, a staff traditionally associated with the god and symbolizing fertility and prosperity. This imagery suggests that the coin was minted to commemorate the emperor's role in promoting the fertility and prosperity of the Roman Empire.
