| Issuer | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
| Year | 196 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.3 g |
| Dimensions | 31 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
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| Reference(s) | RIC IV.1#721a, OCRE#ric.4.ss.721a |
| Obverse description | Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | L 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 description | Elephant, walking right. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | MVNIFICENTIA AVG S C (Translation: Munificentia Augusti. Senatus Consultum. Munificence (generosity) of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.) |
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| Mint | |
| Mintage | ND (196) - - |
| Catalog ID | 5911867840 |
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