Sestertius - Septimius Severus, Caracalla, and Geta P M TR P XVIII COS III P P S C

€270,271.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year210
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight23.7 g
Dimensions31.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#800A, OCRE#ric.4.ss.800A
Obverse descriptionHead of Septimius Severus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSEVERVS PIVS AVG
(Translation: Severus Pius Augustus. Severus, the pious emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSeptimius Severus, with Caracalla and Geta, standing right on platform, haranguing officer and two soldiers, holding shields and standard or legionary eagle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P XVIII COS III P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 18th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (210)  - -
Catalog ID8455988910
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