Aureus - Septimius Severus SACRA SAECVLARIA; Concordia and Tiber
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269449 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar; in front of him, Caracalla, togate, standing left; behind altar, Concordia, standing front, to left, flute-player, to right, harp-player; in foreground, Tiber, reclining; behind scene, temple.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SACRA SAECVLARIA
Translation:
Sacra Saecularia.
Sacred centuries.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Septimius Severus coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Concordia on one side, and the Tiber River on the other. This symbolizes the unity and harmony of the Roman people and the empire's prosperity.