Aureus - Septimius Severus P M TR P VII COS II P P; Annona
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing front, head right, holding cornucopiae in right hand and rudder in left hand; to left, prow.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VII COS II P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Septimius Severus (P M TR P VII COS II P P; Annona) was minted during a time of significant economic and military change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes an image of the Roman goddess Annona, reflects the emperor's efforts to promote agriculture and prosperity throughout the empire. Despite being made of gold, the coin was used as a standard circulation coin, highlighting the wealth and power of the Roman Empire during this period.
