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Aureus - Severus II FELICITAS SAECVLI AVGG NN; Aquileia
306 year| Gold | 5.34 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus II (Flavius Valerius Severus) (306-307) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 306 |
| Value | Aureus (10) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.34 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#375033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Victories holding up wreath inscribed VIC / AVGG, mintmark in the exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELICITAS SAECVLI AVGG NN
VIC / AVGG
SMAQ
Comment
Biaggi 1882.
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Severus II (FELICITAS SAECVLI AVGG NN; Aquileia) (306) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Severus II, who ruled the Roman Empire from 305 to 306 AD. Despite his short reign, Severus II made significant changes to the Roman currency, including introducing a new gold coin called the Aureus, which was equivalent to 25 silver denarii. The Aureus coin is a rare example of this currency and features an image of the goddess Felicitas on the reverse side, symbolizing good luck and prosperity.
