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Aureus - Septimius Severus VICTORIAE AVGG; Victory
| Gold | 7.12 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 | 7.12 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing right in quadriga, galloping right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE AVGG
Unabridged legend: Victoriae Augustorum.
Translation: To the victory of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Septimius Severus (VICTORIAE AVGG; Victory) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Egyptian imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts the emperor Septimius Severus wearing a laurel wreath and a cuirass, while the reverse side shows the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, with an Egyptian obelisk in the background. This blending of cultural symbols reflects the diverse influences that shaped the Roman Empire during its period of expansion and cultural exchange.
