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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Aureus - Septimius Severus MONETA AVGG; Moneta
| Gold | 7.2 g | 20 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 | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269220 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Moneta, draped, seated 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 and weighed 7.2 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after coin among collectors today.
