Aureus - Septimius Severus VICTORIAE BRIT; Victory
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269464 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, leading a captive by the hand and carrying a trophy on left shoulder.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE BRIT
Translation:
Victoriae Britannicae.
To the victory over the Britons.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin bearing the image of Septimius Severus (VICTORIAE BRIT; Victory) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Septimius Severus was the first Roman Emperor to be born in Africa, and his reign marked a significant shift in the empire's power dynamics. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the empire's strength and stability after a period of civil war. Despite the challenges of his time, the Aureus coin remained a symbol of the empire's wealth and power, and it continues to be a valuable and sought-after collector's item to this day.
