Sestertius - Septimius Severus SAECVLI FEL[ICITAS?] COS II S C, Felicitas

€270,141.00
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
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#711, OCRE#ric.4.ss.711
Obverse descriptionBust of Septimius Severus, laureate, with drapery (or aegis) on left shoulder, 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 descriptionFelicitas, draped, standing left, foot on prow, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSAECVLI FEL[ICITAS?] COS II S C
(Translation: Saeculi Felicitas. Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum. Age of good fortune. Consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (195-196)  - -
Catalog ID9948679220
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