Denarius - Septimius Severus P M TR P XVI COS III P P, Salus

€269,357.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year208
TypeStandard circulation coins
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#221, OCRE#ric.4.ss.221
Obverse descriptionHead of Septimius Severus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSEVERVS PIVS AVG
(Translation: Severus Pius Augustus. Severus, the pious emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSalus, draped, seated left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar and holding sceptre in right hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P XVI COS III P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (208)  - -
Catalog ID6954778680
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