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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Septimius Severus P M TR P III COS II P P S C; Fortuna
| Bronze | 19.9 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 195-196 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 19.9 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; sometimes at feet, left, wheel.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P III COS II P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 16.75–23.031 g;Diameter varies: 28.49–29.5 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 Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, while the other side bears the image of Emperor Septimius Severus. This coin was minted during Severus' third consulship, which was a significant event in Roman history, as it marked the beginning of a period of relative peace and stability in the empire after a series of civil wars. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and 19.9g weight are notable, as they were standard for Roman coins of this era, and the use of bronze was a deliberate choice to increase the coin's durability and longevity.
