Roman Empire, Septimus Severus, AR Denarius

200-201 AD, Rome mint

Roman Empire, Septimus Severus, AR Denarius
Roman Empire, Septimus Severus, AR Denarius
65.00 VAT margin scheme
Article code17-3901
Obverse: Laureate head right.
Legend: SEVERVS AVG PART MAX.
Reverse: Providentia standing half-left, holding wand over globe to left and sceptre.
Legend: PROVID AVGG.

Diameter: 18,8 mm
Weight: 3,17 g
RIC 166; Sear 6354
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Septimus 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 Roman
Category Coins
Material Silver
Country Roman Empire