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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Septimius Severus VIRT AVG TR P COS S C; Virtus and Victory
193 year| Bronze | 23.7 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 | 193 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.7 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270043 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRT AVG TR P COS S C
Translation:
Virtus Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate, Consul. Senatus Consultum.
Courage of the emperor. Holder of tribunician power, consul. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 19.59–28.4 g;Diameter varies: 29–32 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 the Roman goddess Virtus, who represents virtue and moral excellence, on one side, and the goddess Victory on the other side. This symbolizes the importance of virtue and victory in the Roman Empire during the reign of Septimius Severus.
