Sestertius - Septimius Severus, Caracalla, and Geta FELICITAS SAECVLI S C
| 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#270288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, with Caracalla and Geta, seated right on platform; before them, officer (?), at base of platform, citizen dipping hand into urn.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS SAECVLI S C
Translation:
Felicitas Saeculi. Senatus Consultum.
Fortune of the ages. 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 Felicitas, who represents happiness, good luck, and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing a period of relative peace and prosperity, and that the ruling family of Septimius Severus, Caracalla, and Geta was seeking to promote a sense of happiness and well-being among the population.