Aureus - Septimius Severus S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC
Features
| Issuer |
Rome ›
Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
 |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211)
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| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 200-201 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 269283 |
| References | RIC IV.1# 169A Harold Mattingly, Edward Allen Sydenham; 1936. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 4.1. Pertinax – Geta and Caracalla (AD 193–217). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. , OCRE# ric.4.ss.169AOnline Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/) |
Obverse
Bust of Septimius Severus, laureate, with aegis on right shoulder, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SEVERVS AVG PART MAX
Translation:
Severus Augustus Parthicus Maximus.
Severus, emperor (Augustus), the greatest conqueror of the Parthians.
Reverse
Septimius Severus, in military attire, on horse prancing left, holding spear in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi.
The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes.
Mint
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)Comments
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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