The 193AD Gold Aureus - Septimius SeverusGold Aureus of Emperor Septimius Severus struck in 193AD to celebrate the Legion that proclaimed him Emperor. Septimius Severus was the fifth and last Emperor in the Year of the Five Emperors.
The Gold Aureus was a gold coin in the Roman Empire, equivalent to 25 Silver Denarii. It was introduce in the first century and was regularly minted until it was replace with the Solidus in the 4th century. Aureus were approximately the same size as the denarius, but heavier as they were made from gold.
The Obverse shows the laureated head of the Emperor facing right. Legend is "IMP CAE L SEP SE - V PERT AVG".
The Reverse shows a legionary eagle between two standards and the legend "LEG XIIII GEM M V" with the words "TR P COS" in the exergue.RIC IV 14; BMCRE 18; Cohen 271. Good VF.
Image credit: CNG Coins
Mintage: Not known
Minted at Roman Mint
Minted in 193AD. See Coins and Events of 193
Monarch/Ruler: Septimius Severus (Emperor 193AD-211AD)
Category: Roman. See more Roman coins
Country of Origin: Roman Empire
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