Sestertius - Septimius Severus SECVRITAS PVBLICA S C, Securitas

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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
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC IV.1#729a, OCRE#ric.4.ss.729a
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 descriptionSecuritas, draped, seated right, holding globe in extended right hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSECVRITAS PVBLICA S C
(Translation: Securitas Publica. Senatus Consultum. Safety of the public. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (196)  - -
Catalog ID8499293630
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