Dupondius - Septimius Severus PART ARAB PART ADIAB COS II P P S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year195
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight13.6 g
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#696, OCRE#ric.4.ss.696
Obverse descriptionHead of Septimius Severus, radiate, 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 descriptionTwo captives, bound, seated back to back, left and right of central trophy.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPART ARAB PART ADIAB COS II P P S C
(Translation: Parthicus, Arabicus, Parthicus, Adiabenicus, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Conqueror of the Parthians, conqueror Arabia, conqueror of the Parthians, conqueror of Adiabene, consul for the second time, father of the nation, Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (195)  - -
Catalog ID4147435300
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