As - Septimius Severus ADVENTV AVG FELICISSIMO S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year196
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAs = 1⁄16 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#731a, OCRE#ric.4.ss.731a
Obverse descriptionHead of Septimius Severus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII
(Translation: Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax Augustus, Imperator Octavum. Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax, emperor (Augustus), supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time.)
Reverse descriptionSeptimius Severus, in military attire, on horse prancing right, raising right hand; before, soldier, helmeted, standing right, head left, holding bridle in right hand and vertical spear in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringADVENTV AVG FELICISSIMO S C
(Translation: Adventui Augusti Felicissimo. Senatus Consultum. The most auspicious return of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (196)  - -
Catalog ID5347167520
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