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

193-211 AD, Laodicea ad Mare

Roman Provincial, Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), AR Denarius
Roman Provincial, Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), AR Denarius
€ 120.00 VAT margin scheme
Article code:  26-1201
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.

Diameter: ± 19,4 mm
Weight ± 3,03 g
Ref: RIC 516
VF / EF
1
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, Post-Medieval
Category Coins
Material Silver
Country Roman Empire