Sestertius - Septimius Severus PACI AET P M TR P VI COS II P P S C, Pax

€270,198.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year197-198
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight23.7 g
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#745, OCRE#ric.4.ss.745
Obverse descriptionBust of Septimius Severus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP X
(Translation: Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax Augustus, Imperator Decimum. Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax, emperor (Augustus), supreme commander (Imperator) for the tenth time.)
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPACI AET P M TR P VI COS II P P S C
(Translation: Paci Aeternae, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. To eternal peace, high priest, holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (197-198)  - -
Catalog ID1472917220
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