Sestertius - Septimius Severus LEG XIIII GEM M V TR P COS S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year193
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight21.6 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#652, OCRE#ric.4.ss.652
Obverse descriptionHead of Septimius Severus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES L SEPT SEV PERT AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionLegionary eagle, standing left on perch between standards.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLEG XIIII GEM M V TR P COS S C
(Translation: Legio Quarta Decima Gemina Martia Victrix. Tribunicia Potestate, Consul. Senatus Consultum. 14th martial and victorious twin legion. Holder of tribunician power, consul. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (193)  - -
Catalog ID6114070380
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