Aureus - Septimius Severus MONETA AVGG; Moneta
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 198-202 |
| 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#269835 |
|---|---|
| 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 coin was used as a means of payment for high-value transactions, and it was equivalent to 25 silver denarii. It was made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and it was used to showcase the wealth and power of the Roman Empire. The coin features an image of Septimius Severus, who was the Roman Emperor from 193 to 211 AD, and the inscription "MONETA AVGG" which means "the mint of the emperor." The coin was minted in Rome and was used throughout the Roman Empire.