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Sestertius - Septimius Severus P M TR P XVIII COS III P P S C
210 year| Bronze | 23.4 g | 32.5 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 | 23.4 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, in military attire, standing left, holding spear in right hand, between soldier on right, holding wand, and soldier on left, holding spear; to left, seated captive; in background, two soldiers holding standards.
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: 21.62–25.66 g;Diameter varies: 32–33 mm;
Example of this type:
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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 is depicted on the coin with a stern expression and a crown of laurel leaves, symbolizing his power and authority as the leader of the Roman Empire. The coin also includes the abbreviation "P M TR P XVIII COS III P P S C," which stands for "Pater Patriae, Marcus Tullius Trio, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul III, Pater Senatus Conscripti," highlighting Severus' various titles and positions of power.
