Aureus - Septimius Severus PART MAXIMVS COS II PP
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 198-202 |
| 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#269838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two captives, bound, seated back to back, left and right of central trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PART MAXIMVS COS II PP
Translation:
Parthicus Maximus, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
The greatest conqueror of the Parthians, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Septimius Severus (PART MAXIMVS COS II PP) (198-202) coin was used as a form of currency during the Roman Empire, and its value was equivalent to 25 silver denarii.