Aureus - Septimius Severus LEG XIIII GEM M V TR P COS

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year193-194
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.1 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#14 , OCRE#ric.4.ss.14_aureus , Calicó#2472
Obverse descriptionHead of Septimius Severus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax, emperor (Augustus))
Reverse descriptionLegionary eagle, facing left, between two standards.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLEG XIIII GEM M V TR P COS
(Translation: 14th martial and victorious twin legion. Holder of tribunician power, consul)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (193-194)  - -
Catalog ID3285095460
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