Sestertius - Septimius Severus FORTVNAE REDVCI S C, Fortuna

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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#720c, OCRE#ric.4.ss.720c
Obverse descriptionBust of Septimius Severus, laureate, draped, sometimes 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 descriptionFortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFORTVNAE REDVCI S C
(Translation: Fortunae Reduci. Senatus Consultum. Returning fortune. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (196)  - -
Catalog ID2461115900
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