Sestertius - Caracalla and Septimius Severus VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM S C; Victory
204 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 204 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273725 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, in military dress, standing left, supporting small Victory on right hand; togate figures (the Senate ?), all standing right, each accompained by a standing figure between them; two captives seated.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM S C
Translation:
Victoria Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Victory of the emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases the Roman Empire's military prowess. The coin's reverse side depicts a victorious Roman soldier standing on the prow of a ship, holding a spear and a shield, while a personification of Victory (Victoria) stands behind him, crowning him with a wreath. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's naval supremacy and military might during the reign of Caracalla and Septimius Severus.
