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Aureus - Septimius Severus PACATOR ORBIS; Sol
| Gold | 7.18 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-210 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.18 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269434 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Sol, radiate, draped, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PACATOR ORBIS
Translation: Peacemaker of the world
Comment
Biaggi 1082; Mazzini 355.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman god Sol on the reverse side, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Septimius Severus. Sol was considered the god of the sun and was often depicted driving a chariot across the sky, as seen on this coin. The inclusion of Sol on the coinage of Septimius Severus may have been a way to emphasize the emperor's connection to the divine and to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a powerful and eternal entity, much like the sun itself.
