Sestertius - Septimius Severus ADVENTVI AVG FELICISSIMO S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year196
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#718b, OCRE#ric.4.ss.718b
Obverse descriptionBust of Septimius Severus, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII
(Translation: Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax Augustus, Imperator Octavum. Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax, emperor (Augustus), supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time.)
Reverse descriptionSeptimius Severus, in military attire, on horse prancing right, raising right hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringADVENTVI AVG FELICISSIMO S C
(Translation: Adventui Augusti Felicissimo. Senatus Consultum. The most auspicious return of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (196)  - -
Catalog ID5289241500
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