Denarius - Septimius Severus P M TR P XIX COS III P P, Neptune

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year211
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.9 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#244, OCRE#ric.4.ss.244
Obverse descriptionHead of Septimius Severus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSEVERVS PIVS AVG BRIT
(Translation: Severus Pius Augustus Britannicus. Severus, the pious emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Britons.)
Reverse descriptionNeptune, naked except for cloak over left shoulder and right arm, standing left, right foot set on globe, holding trident in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P XIX COS III P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Undevicesima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 19th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.)
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Mint
MintageND (211)  - -
Catalog ID7195422690
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