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As - Septimius Severus P M TR P XVIII COS III P P S C; Roma
210 year| Bronze | 10.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 210 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270276 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated right on throne holding palladium in right hand and vertical spear in left hand; before her, captive, draped, kneeling left, raising both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVIII COS III P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 18th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.64–12.46 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Septimius Severus, who was a prominent Roman emperor during the 3rd century AD. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire to its former glory. The coin's design also includes the abbreviation "P M TR P XVIII COS III P P S C," which stands for "Pater Patriae, Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, Tribunicia Potestate XVIII, Consul III, Pater Senatus, Constantinopolis," highlighting Severus's various titles and accomplishments.
