Sestertius - Septimius Severus P M TR P XVI PROF AVGG 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
Weight30.8 g
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#780, OCRE#ric.4.ss.780
Obverse descriptionBust of Septimius Severus, laureate, with aegis on left shoulder, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL SEPT SEVERVS PIVS AVG
(Translation: Lucius Septimius Severus Pius Augustus. Lucius Septimius Severus Pius, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSeptimius Severus, in military attire, on horse prancing right, holding spear in right hand; before, soldier; behind, two soldiers.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P XVI PROF AVGG S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima. Profectiones Augustorum. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 16th time. Departure of the emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (208)  - -
Catalog ID7319125650
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