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Aureus - Septimius Severus S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC
| Gold | 7.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200-201 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, in military attire, on horse prancing left, holding spear in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi.
The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Septimius Severus (S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Egyptian imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts the emperor Septimius Severus wearing a laurel wreath and a cuirass, while the reverse side shows the goddess Isis, who was worshipped in Egypt, standing on the prow of a ship. This blending of cultural symbols reflects the diverse influences that shaped the Roman Empire during its period of expansion and cultural exchange.
