Sestertius - Septimius Severus MONET AVG COS II P P S C, Tres Monetae

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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
Weight19.2 g
Dimensions31.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#678a, OCRE#ric.4.ss.678a
Obverse descriptionHead of Septimius Severus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP IIII
(Translation: Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax Augustus, Imperator Quartum. Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax, emperor (Augustus), supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time.)
Reverse descriptionThe three Monetae, all draped, standing left, each holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONET AVG COS II P P S C
(Translation: Moneta Augusti. Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. The mint of the emperor (Augustus). Consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (194)  - -
Catalog ID9343283720
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