Sestertius - Septimius Severus PROFECTIO AVG S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year196
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight23.7 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#728, OCRE#ric.4.ss.728
Obverse descriptionHead of Septimius Severus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL 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 descriptionSeptimius Severus, in military attire, on horse prancing right, holding spear in right hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPROFECTIO AVG S C
(Translation: Profectiones Augusti. Senatus Consultum. Departure of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (196)  - -
Catalog ID7296646930
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