Aureus - Septimius Severus P M TR P X COS III P P; Victory
202 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 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#269310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding shield inscribed VIC PAR.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P X COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the tenth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Septimius Severus (P M TR P X COS III P P; Victory) (202) coin from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Gold is interesting because it features a unique blend of Roman and Egyptian imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts the emperor Septimius Severus wearing a radiate crown and holding a scepter, while the reverse side shows the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, surrounded by Egyptian hieroglyphics. This blending of cultures reflects the influence of Egypt on the Roman Empire during this time period.
