Dupondius - Septimius Severus VIRT AVG TR P COS S C, Virtus and Victory

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year193
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight7.9 g
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#660, OCRE#ric.4.ss.660
Obverse descriptionHead of Septimius Severus, radiate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES L SEPT SEV PERT AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionVirtus, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRT AVG TR P COS S C
(Translation: Virtus Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate, Consul. Senatus Consultum. Courage of the emperor. Holder of tribunician power, consul. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (193)  - -
Catalog ID4686407630
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