Sestertius - Septimius Severus P M TR P III COS II P P S C, Genius

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 195-196
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
Currency Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition Bronze
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Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC IV.1#706A, OCRE#ric.4.ss.706A
Obverse description Bust of Septimius Severus, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering L 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 description Genius, naked, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over garlanded and lighted altar, left, and holding corn-ears in left hand.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering P M TR P III COS II P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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Mintage ND (195-196) - -
Numisquare ID 1013119310
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