Sestertius - Septimius Severus, Caracalla, and Geta P M TR P XVIII COS III P P S C
210 year| Bronze | 23.7 g | 31.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 210 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.7 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270271 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, with Caracalla and Geta, standing right on platform, haranguing officer and two soldiers, holding shields and standard or legionary eagle.
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: 23.4–28.92 g;Diameter varies: 31.5–32 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features three Roman emperors - Septimius Severus, Caracalla, and Geta - on one side, which was a common practice during the Roman Empire to show the unity of the ruling triumvirate.