Denarius - Septimius Severus AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269255 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, togate, seated left on curule chair; before him, Aequitas, draped, standing right, holding scales in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITAS AVGG
Translation:
Aequitas Duorum Augustorum.
Equity of the two emperors.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and equality, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman society during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus.
