Aureus - Septimius Severus VICTORIAE AVGG FEL; Victory
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 197-200 |
| 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#269237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, flying left, holding wreath in both hands over shield set on low base.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE AVGG FEL
Translation:
Victoriae Augustorum. Felicitas.
To the victory of the emperors (Augusti). Good fortune.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Septimius Severus and the goddess Victory is notable for its high gold content, with an estimated 95-98% gold purity. This makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in ancient Roman currency.
