Sestertius - Septimius Severus PROFECTIO AVG S C
197 year| Bronze | 19.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 197 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 19.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270193 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, in military attire, on horse prancing right, holding spear in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROFECTIO AVG S C
Translation:
Profectiones Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Departure of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 18.1–20.94 g;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 Roman emperor from 193 to 211 AD, on one side, and the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during his reign and was used as a means of circulating currency throughout the Roman Empire.