Dupondius - Septimius Severus ROMAE AETERNAE S C; Roma and Victory
195 year| Bronze | 11.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 195 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMAE AETERNAE S C
Translation:
Romae Aeternae. Senatus Consultum.
Everlasting Rome. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 11.49–12.2 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Septimius Severus. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was focused on military conquest and expansion. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of bronze, a relatively inexpensive metal, suggests that it was intended for everyday use by the general population, rather than being a high-value coin reserved for the wealthy elite.
