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Aureus - Septimius Severus P M TR P XV COS III P P; Minerva
207 year| Gold | 7.2 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 207 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269340 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Minerva, helmeted, draped, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XV COS III P P
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae
Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation
Comment
Cohen 486; Biaggi 1095.
Mass varies: 7.06–7.44 g;
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 the Roman goddess Minerva on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Septimius Severus. Minerva was the goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts, and was often depicted with an owl, which symbolized her association with wisdom and knowledge. The inclusion of Minerva on this coin may have been a way to emphasize the importance of wisdom and knowledge during the reign of Septimius Severus.
