Aureus - Septimius Severus SAECVLI FELICITAS COS III P P; Felicitas
| 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#269451 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, with right hand emptying out fruit from gold of dress and holidng cornucopiae in left hand; both to left and right, three figures running up to catch falling fruit.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAECVLI FELICITAS COS III P P
Translation:
Saeculi Felicitas., Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
Age of good fortune. Consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Septimius Severus (SAECVLI FELICITAS COS III P P; Felicitas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck, prosperity, and happiness. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the emperor's desire to bring prosperity and good fortune to the Roman people.
