Æ19 - Septimus Severus or Caracalla (BPIANΩΝ) (193-217) front Æ19 - Septimus Severus or Caracalla (BPIANΩΝ) (193-217) back
Æ19 - Septimus Severus or Caracalla (BPIANΩΝ) (193-217) photo
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Æ19 - Septimus Severus or Caracalla BPIANΩΝ

 
Bronze 3.47 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Bria (Conventus of Apamea)
Emperor
Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
193-217
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.47 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#410060
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Isis standing left, holding sistrum and situla.

Script: Greek

Lettering: BPIANΩΝ

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Septimus Severus or Caracalla, who was a Roman emperor during the 3rd century AD. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and prosperity. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the emperor's importance and the influence of the Roman Empire at the time.