Roman Empire, Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), AR Denarius

193-211 AD, Laodicea ad Mare

Roman Empire, Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), AR Denarius
Roman Empire, Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), AR Denarius
€ 120.00 VAT margin scheme
In stock: 1 available Article code:  26-1201
Coin Description
Obverse: L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX. Laureate head right.
Reverse: VICTORIAE AVGG FEL. Victory advancing left, holding open wreath over shield set upon base to left.

Specifications
Diameter: ± 19,4 mm
Weight: ± 3,03 g

Condition
Very Fine to Extremely Fine (VF- EF).

Reference
RIC 516.
Septimius Severus: seized power after the death of Pertinax in 193 AD ('Year of the Five Emperors'). He travelled to Britain in 208 AD and strengthened Hadrian's Wall. He is considered a strong and able ruler, the Roman Empire reached its greatest extent under his reign. He was succeeded by his sons Caracalla and Geta.

Features and Specifications

Period Ancient, Roman
Category Coins
Material Silver
Country / Region Roman Empire