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Aureus - Septimius Severus P M TR P XI COS III P P; Fortuna
203 year| Gold | 7 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 203 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; under seat, wheel.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XI COS III P P
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Undecima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power for the eleventh time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.99–7.05 g;Diameter varies: 20–21 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, while the other side bears the image of Emperor Septimius Severus. This coin was minted during Severus' reign, which lasted from 193 to 211 AD, and it's interesting to note that Fortuna was a popular goddess during this time period, often depicted on coins as a symbol of good fortune and prosperity for the Roman Empire.
