As - Septimius Severus TELLVS STABIL P M TR POT VIII COS II P P S C, Tellus and Four Seasons

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year200-201
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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Reference(s) RIC IV.1#758, OCRE#ric.4.ss.758
Obverse descriptionBust of Septimius Severus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSEVERVS AVG PART MAX
(Translation: Severus Augustus Parthicus Maximus. Severus, emperor (Augustus), the greatest conqueror of the Parthians.)
Reverse descriptionTellus, half draped, reclining left, resting right arm on globe and holding cornucopiae in left hand, upon which Autumn climbes, holding basket of fruit; the other Seasons play on the globe.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTELLVS STABIL P M TR POT VIII COS II P P S C
(Translation: Tellus Stabilita. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. The earth firmly established. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (200-201)  - -
Catalog ID4980117550
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