Sestertius - Septimius Severus, Caracalla, and Geta FELICITAS SAECVLI S C

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year202-210
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#815, OCRE#ric.4.ss.815
Obverse descriptionBust of Septimius Severus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSEVERVS PIVS AVG
(Translation: Severus Pius Augustus. Severus, the pious emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSeptimius Severus, with Caracalla and Geta, seated right on platform; before them, officer (?), at base of platform, citizen dipping hand into urn.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFELICITAS SAECVLI S C
(Translation: Felicitas Saeculi. Senatus Consultum. Fortune of the ages. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (202-210)  - -
Catalog ID5172666570
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