Aureus - Septimius Severus SAECVLI FELICITAS COS III P P; Felicitas
| Gold | 7.1 g | 20 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 | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269500 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, emptying cornucopiae into hands of two citizens; behind, three more citizens waiting for the distribution.
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 this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, and that the emperor Septimius Severus was seeking to promote a sense of happiness and well-being among his subjects.