Sestertius - Septimius Severus and Caracalla CONCORDIAE AVGG [S C?]; Victory and Concordia
Bronze | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 |
Numista | N#270287 |
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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.