Aureus - Septimius Severus VIRT AVGG; Virtus and Victory
| Gold | 7.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200-201 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and resting left hand on shield set on ground; spear resting against left arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRT AVGG
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Septimius Severus (VIRT AVGG; Virtus and Victory) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts the emperor Septimius Severus wearing a radiate crown and a cuirass, while the reverse side shows the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, holding a wreath and a palm branch. This blending of Roman and Greek elements reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into Greek territories.
