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© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Septimius Severus P M TR P II COS II; Jupiter
194 year| Gold | 6.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 194 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269075 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing left, holding sceptre in left hand and offering globe in right hand to Emperor Septimius, in military attire, standing right, holding spear, reversed, in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P II COS II
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and an image of Emperor Septimius Severus on the other. This coin was minted during Severus' reign, which lasted from 193 to 211 AD, and it was used as a means of promoting the emperor's image and legitimacy. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
