Aureus - Septimius Severus S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC

€269,283.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year200-201
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.3 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#169A, OCRE#ric.4.ss.169A
Obverse descriptionBust of Septimius Severus, laureate, with aegis on right shoulder, 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, on horse prancing left, holding spear in right hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS P Q R OPTIMO PRINC
(Translation: Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi. The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (200-201)  - -
Catalog ID1605813570
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