Denarius - Septimius Severus and Caracalla ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS
201 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 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#269251 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS
Translation:
Antoninus Augustus.
Antoninus [Pius] emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus and Caracalla (ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS) (201) coin was minted during a time of significant political turmoil in the Roman Empire. Septimius Severus, who was the emperor at the time, was facing challenges from rival factions and was forced to rely on the support of his son, Caracalla, to maintain his power. This coin was minted as a way to promote the unity and strength of the imperial family, with the dual portraits of Septimius Severus and Caracalla symbolizing their bond and shared authority. Despite the political instability of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire.
