Aureus - Septimius Severus VIRTVTI AVG; Mars
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-197 |
| 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#269747 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak tied round waist, advancing right or left, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVTI AVG
Translation:
Virtuti Augusti.
To the courage of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Septimius Severus (VIRTVTI AVG; Mars) from Rome, minted between 196-197 AD, is an interesting artifact from the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD). One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of gold, which was a valuable and coveted metal during that time. The use of gold for currency was a symbol of the empire's wealth and power, and it was reserved for the highest denominations of currency. The fact that this coin was minted during the reign of Septimius Severus, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, makes it an even more significant piece of history.
