Aureus - Septimius Severus VICT AVGG COS II P P, Victory

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year197-198
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
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#120B, OCRE#ric.4.ss.120B
Obverse descriptionBust of Septimius Severus, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP X
(Translation: Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax Augustus, Imperator Decimum. Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax, emperor (Augustus), supreme commander (Imperator) for the tenth time.)
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICT AVGG COS II P P
(Translation: Victoria Augustorum. Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Victoria Augustorum. Consul for the second time, father of the nation.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (197-198)  - -
Catalog ID3212642700
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