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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Septimius Severus ADVENTVI AVG FELICISSIMO S C
196 year| Bronze | 21.3 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 196 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.3 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270152 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, in military attire, on horse prancing right, raising right hand; before, soldier, helmeted, standing right, head left, holding bridle in right hand and vertical spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVENTVI AVG FELICISSIMO S C
Translation:
Adventui Augusti Felicissimo. Senatus Consultum.
The most auspicious return of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 20.24–22.35 g;Diameter varies: 26.5–31 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Fortuna on the reverse side, which symbolizes good luck and prosperity.
