Denarius - Septimius Severus (BONA SPES; Spes)
Obverse
Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right.
Lettering: IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II
Reverse
Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower in extended right hand and raising fold of skirt with left hand.
Lettering: BONA SPES
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II
Reverse Lettering
BONA SPES
Comments
Mass varies: 2.23–3.7 g;
Diameter varies: 16.5–18.4 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
