Aureus - Septimius Severus RESTITVTOR VRBIS

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year200-201
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.2 g
Dimensions20.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#167A (aureus), OCRE#ric.4.ss.167A_aureus
Obverse descriptionHead of Septimius Severus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSEVERVS AVG PART MAX
(Translation: Severus Augustus Parthicus Maximus. Severus, emperor (Augustus), the greatest conqueror of the Parthians.)
Reverse descriptionSeptimius Severus, in military attire, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod and holding spear in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringRESTITVTOR VRBIS
(Translation: Restitutor Urbis. Restorer of the city (Rome).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (200-201)  - -
Catalog ID6956970270
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