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Quinarius Aureus - Septimius Severus P M TR P XVI COS III P P; Victory
208 year| Gold | 3.56 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 208 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.56 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVI COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius Aureus - Septimius Severus (P M TR P XVI COS III P P; Victory) (208) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Egyptian imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Septimius Severus, while the reverse side features a representation of the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, with an Egyptian obelisk in the background. This blending of cultural symbols reflects the diverse influences that shaped the Roman Empire during its period of expansion and cultural exchange.
