Quinarius - Septimius Severus P M TR P XVI COS III P P, Victory

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year208
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSilver Quinarius = 1/2 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.6 g
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#223_quinarius, OCRE#ric.4.ss.223_quinarius
Obverse descriptionHead of Septimius Severus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSEVERVS PIVS AVG
(Translation: Severus Pius Augustus. Severus, the pious emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left 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.)
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MintageND (208)  - -
Catalog ID1830870900
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