Sestertius - Septimius Severus ANNONA AVG COS II P P S C, Annona

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year194
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight21.7 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#677a , OCRE#ric.4.ss.677a
Obverse descriptionHead of Septimius Severus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP IIII
(Translation: Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax, emperor, supreme commander for the fourth time.)
Reverse descriptionAnnona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at feet, left, modius.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringANNONA AVG COS II P P S C
(Translation: Imperial grain supply. Consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (194)  - -
Catalog ID4936273570
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