Aureus - Septimius Severus MONETA AVGG; Moneta
| Gold | 7.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 197-200 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA AVGG
Translation:
Moneta Augustorum.
The mint of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Septimius Severus coin was used as a form of currency during the Roman Empire, and its value was equivalent to 25 silver denarii. Despite its small size, it was made of gold, which made it a valuable and sought-after coin among collectors and traders. In fact, the Aureus was considered the standard unit of account for large transactions, and it was used to pay taxes, debts, and other obligations. Its value was so high that it was often used as a form of bribery or payment for high-ranking officials and military officers. Today, the Aureus - Septimius Severus coin is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item, with some mint-condition coins selling for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
