© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Septimius Severus P M TR P IIII COS II P P S C; Victory
196 year| Bronze | 23.8 g | 30.5 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 | 23.8 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270168 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P IIII COS II P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 20.48–29.94 g;Diameter varies: 30–31 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 Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Septimius Severus. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military conquests and its dominance over other nations.
