Aureus - Septimius Severus S←Γ←VPNRVRI N← CSSIVR P P : IRP←RN←IC
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-211 |
| 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#269514 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, in military attire, on horse galloping right, hurling javelin at lion.
Script: Greek
Lettering: S←Γ←VPNRVRI N← CSSIVR P P : IRP←RN←IC
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Septimius Severus coin was used as a means of payment and was equivalent to 25 silver denarii. It was also used as a symbol of wealth and power, and the emperor's image on the coin was seen as a representation of his divine authority.
