Sestertius - Septimius Severus and Caracalla SACRA SAECVLARIA S C; Pietas, Concordia, and Tiber
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#270290 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar; in front of him, Caracalla, togate, standing left; behind altar, Piestas or Concordia (?), standing front; to left, flute-player; to right, harp-player; in foreground, Tiber, reclining right, leaning on urn; in background, canopy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SACRA SAECVLARIA S C
Translation:
Sacra Saecularia. Senatus Consultum.
Sacred centuries. 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 the Roman goddess Pietas, who represents duty, loyalty, and devotion, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman culture and the efforts of the emperors to promote them through their currency.