sestertius, Roman Empire, Septimius Severus, 193 CE

Date193 CE

Emperor Septimius Severus

CultureRoman

MediumAes

DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 2.91 cm, 21.92 g

Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968

On View

Not on view

PeriodRoman Empire

Classification(s)

Coins and Medals

Denomination

Sestertius

Language

Latin

Minting Location

Rome

Region

Italy

Obverse Description

The laureate and bearded head of Septimius Severus is facing right. SEVERUS PIUS AUG is inscribed around.

Obverse Expanded

IMPERATOR CAESAR LUCIUS SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS PERTINAX AUGUSTUS

Obverse Legend

IMP CAES L SEPT SEV PERT AUG

Obverse Translated

Imperator Caesar Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax

Reverse Description

A draped Fides is standing to the front with her head to the left. She is holding Victory on her outstretched right hand, and in her left hand, she is holding a vertical vexillum. FIDE[I] [LEG TR P COS] is inscribed around, and [SC] is inscribed to the

Reverse Expanded

FIDEI LEGIONUM. TRIBUNICIA POTESTATE CONSUL SENATUS CONSULTO

Reverse Legend

FIDE[I] [LEG TR P COS SC]

Reverse Translated

To the faith of the legions. With the tribunician power, consul. By decree of the Senate.

BibliographyBMCRE, Septimius Severus, 469

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