Denarius - Septimius Severus P M TR P III COS II P P, Mars

€269,719.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year195
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.4 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#465, OCRE#ric.4.ss.465
Obverse descriptionHead of Septimius Severus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP V
(Translation: Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax Augustus, Imperator Quintum. Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax, emperor (Augustus), supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time.)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, naked except for cloak tied round waist, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P III COS II P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.)
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Mint
MintageND (195)  - -
Catalog ID4302874700
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