Sestertius - Septimius Severus VICT PARTHIC AVGG P M TR P VIIII S C, Victory

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year200-201
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight27.9 g
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#754, OCRE#ric.4.ss.754
Obverse descriptionHead of Septimius Severus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSEVERVS AVG PART MAX
(Translation: Severus Augustus Parthicus Maximus. Severus, emperor (Augustus), the greatest conqueror of the Parthians.)
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICT PARTHIC AVGG P M TR P VIIII S C
(Translation: Victoria Parthica Augustorum. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Senatus Consultum. Victory of the emperors (Augusti) over Parthia. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the ninth time. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (200-201)  - -
Catalog ID9483753000
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