Aureus - Septimius Severus P M TR P V COS II P P, Sol

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year197
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.3 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#102, OCRE#ric.4.ss.102
Obverse descriptionBust of Septimius Severus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIIII
(Translation: Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax Augustus, Imperator Nonum. Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax, emperor (Augustus), supreme commander (Imperator) for the ninth time.)
Reverse descriptionSol, radiate, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing right in quadriga, mounting the waves and escorted by Phosphorus; before him, on right, Tellus, naked to waist, reclining left, raising right hand in welcome and holding cornucopiae in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P V COS II P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.)
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MintageND (197)  - -
Catalog ID3070162810
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