Sestertius - Aquilia Severa VENVS FELIX S C, Venus and Victory

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year220-222
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC IV.2#398, OCRE#ric.4.el.398
Obverse descriptionBust of Aquilia Severa, diademed, hair waved and fastened in plait, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIVLIA AQVILIA SEVERA AVG
(Translation: Iulia Aquilia Severa Augusta. Empress Julia Aquilia Severa.)
Reverse descriptionVenus, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; in field, star.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVENVS FELIX S C
(Translation: Venus Felix. Senatus Consultum. Venus bringing fortune. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (220-222)  - -
Catalog ID2856236870
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