Denarius - Septimius Severus (COS III P P)

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)

Type Standard circulation coins

Mints Rome

Obverse

Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right.

Lettering: SEVERVS PIVS AVG

Reverse

Triumphal arch of Septimius Severus, showing four columns and surmounted by chariot with six horses; to right and left, figures standing on bulls (?) or horsemen (?).

Lettering: COS III P P

Basic Information

Category Coin

Ruler Septimius Severus (Wikidata) (Nomisma)

Technique Hammered

Demonetization Yes

Face Value 1 Denarius (Numeric: 1)

References

RIC IV.1 #259

OCRE #ric.4.ss.259

Physical Characteristics

Composition Silver

Weight 3.1 g

Size 19.5 mm

Shape Round (irregular)

Technical Details

Obverse Lettering

SEVERVS PIVS AVG

Reverse Lettering

COS III P P

Comments

Mass varies: 2.144–3.6 g; Diameter varies: 19–20.1 mm; Example of this type: Staatliche Münzsammlung München Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)