Sestertius - Septimius Severus DIVI M PII F P M TR P III COS II P P S C, Felicitas

€270,118.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year195-196
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight25.6 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#701b, OCRE#ric.4.ss.701b
Obverse descriptionBust of Septimius Severus, laureate, with drapery (or aegis) on left shoulder, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VII
(Translation: Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax Augustus, Imperator Septimum. Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax, emperor (Augustus), supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh time.)
Reverse descriptionFelicitas, draped, standing left, foot on prow, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDIVI M PII F P M TR P III COS II P P S C
(Translation: Divi Marci Pii Filius Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Son of divine Marcus Pius, high priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (195-196)  - -
Catalog ID8686018880
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