Sestertius - Septimius Severus P M TR P IIII COS II P P S C, Fortuna

€270,138.00
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
Weight23.2 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#709c, OCRE#ric.4.ss.709c
Obverse descriptionBust of Septimius Severus, laureate, cuirassed, 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 descriptionFortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P IIII COS II P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (195-196)  - -
Catalog ID4001550960
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