Aureus - Septimius Severus LIBERO PATRI; Bacchus and Liber
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 197-198 |
| 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#269180 |
|---|---|
| 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 symbolizing his association with wine, fertility, and ecstasy. This representation of Bacchus highlights the significance of wine and revelry in Roman culture and underscores the emperor's connection to the god of wine. Additionally, the coin's gold material signifies the wealth and prosperity of the Roman Empire during Septimius Severus' reign.
