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© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Septimius Severus VICTORIAE AVG; Victory
| Gold | 7.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 198-202 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269845 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE AVG
Translation:
Victoriae Augusti.
To the victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin bearing the image of Septimius Severus and the inscription "VICTORIAE AVG" (Victory of the Emperor) was minted during a time of significant military campaigns and territorial expansion for the Roman Empire. Despite the empire's growing power and influence, the coin's value was not increased, and it remained at the standard weight of 7.1 grams of gold. This suggests that the Roman Empire was able to maintain a stable economy and monetary system even during times of expansion and military activity.
