Denarius - Septimius Severus MARTI VICTORI, Mars

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year198-202
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.3 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#509, OCRE#ric.4.ss.509
Obverse descriptionHead of Septimius Severus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX
(Translation: Lucius Septimius Severus Augustus, Imperator Undecimum, Parthicus Maximus. Lucius Septimius Severus, emperor (Augustus), supreme commander (Imperator) for the eleventh time, great conqueror of the Parthians.)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, resting right hand on shield and holding reversed spear in left hand; captive seated under shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARTI VICTORI
(Translation: Marti Victori. To Mars, the victorious.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (198-202)  - -
Catalog ID9477706610
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