Aureus - Septimius Severus P M TR P XI COS III P P, Fortuna

€269,316.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year203
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7 g
Dimensions20.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#189A, OCRE#ric.4.ss.189A, Calicó#2506
Obverse descriptionBust of Septimius Severus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSEVERVS PIVS AVG
(Translation: Severus, the pious emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionFortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; under seat, wheel.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P XI COS III P P
(Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power for the eleventh time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (203)  - -
Catalog ID5353424540
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