Sestertius - Septimius Severus and Caracalla VOTA PVBLICA S C
196 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 196 |
| 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#270178 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod in centre, and holding roll in left hand; before him, on left, Caracalla, veiled, togate, standing right, extending right hand over tripod.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Vota Publica. Senatus Consultum.
The vows (prayers) of the public. 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 Septimius Severus and Caracalla, who were both Roman emperors, on the same side of the coin. This is unusual because it was common for coins of that time to feature only one emperor per side. The fact that both emperors are featured together on this coin may indicate that they were particularly close or had a significant relationship. Additionally, the coin's design and imagery may have been meant to convey a message about the unity and strength of the Roman Empire under their rule.