Sestertius - Septimius Severus P M TR P XVI COS III P P S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year208
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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Reference(s) RIC IV.1#779, OCRE#ric.4.ss.779
Obverse descriptionBust of Septimius Severus, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSEVERVS PIVS AVG
(Translation: Severus Pius Augustus. Severus, the pious emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSeptimius Severus, in military attire, on horse prancing left, holding spear in right hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P XVI COS III P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (208)  - -
Catalog ID8522279600
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