Aureus - Septimius Severus P M TR P XVI COS III P P, Victory

€269,362.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year208
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight8.3 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#224B, OCRE#ric.4.ss.224B
Obverse descriptionHead of Septimius Severus, laureate, left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSEVERVS PIVS AVG
(Translation: Severus Pius Augustus. Severus, the pious emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, seated right, holding palm in right hand and resting shield on left knee; under seat, shield; before her, trophy.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P XVI COS III P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.)
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Mint
MintageND (208)  - -
Catalog ID6530295700
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