Aureus - Septimius Severus VIRTVTI AVGG; Virtus and 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#269245 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, draped, seated left on cuirass, holding Victory in extended right hand and parazonium in left; behind, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVTI AVGG
Translation:
Virtuti Augustorum.
To the courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Septimius Severus (VIRTVTI AVGG; Virtus and Victory) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Victory holding a trophy, symbolizing the emperor's military victories.