Sestertius - Septimius Severus CONSECRATIO S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year211
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight24.1 g
Dimensions33.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#490B, OCRE#ric.4.crl.490B
Obverse descriptionHead of Septimius Severus, bare, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDIVO SEPTIMIO SEVERO PIO
(Translation: Divo Septimo Severo Pio. To the divine Septimius Severus the pious.)
Reverse descriptionPyre in five tiers surmounted by quadriga.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCONSECRATIO S C
(Translation: Consecratio. Senatus Consultum. Consecration. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (211)  - -
Catalog ID5418734990
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