Aureus - Septimius Severus VICT AVG TR P COS; Victory
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-194 |
| 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#269054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT AVG TR P COS
Translation:
Victoria Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate, Consul.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power, consul.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Septimius Severus (VICT AVG TR P COS; Victory) was minted during a time of significant economic and military change in the Roman Empire. Despite these challenges, the coin's gold content and intricate design demonstrate the Empire's continued commitment to the value of its currency and the power of its imagery.
