Sestertius - Septimius Severus and Caracalla (CONCORDIAE AVGG [S C?]; Victory and Concordia) (202-210) front Sestertius - Septimius Severus and Caracalla (CONCORDIAE AVGG [S C?]; Victory and Concordia) (202-210) back
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Sestertius - Septimius Severus and Caracalla CONCORDIAE AVGG [S C?]; Victory and Concordia

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
202-210
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
References
Numista
N#270287
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Septimius Severus and Caracalla, both veiled, togate, standing vis-a-vis, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar, each being crowned by Victory; behind altar, Concordia (?).

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONCORDIAE AVGG [S C?]

Translation:
Concordiae Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
To the harmony of the emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Victory and Concordia on the reverse side, which symbolizes the unity and harmony between the two emperors, Septimius Severus and Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire together from 202 to 210 AD.