Denarius - Septimius Severus COS III P P

€269,400.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year202-210
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.1 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#259, OCRE#ric.4.ss.259
Obverse descriptionHead of Septimius Severus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSEVERVS PIVS AVG
(Translation: Severus Pius Augustus. Severus, the pious emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionTriumphal arch of Septimius Severus, showing four columns and surmounted by chariot with six horses; to right and left, figures standing on bulls (?) or horsemen (?).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOS III P P
(Translation: Consul Tertium. Pater Patriae. Consul for the third time, father of the nation.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (202-210)  - -
Catalog ID6536805250
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