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    Ancient Roman silver denarius of emperor Septimus Severus / Fortune

    Ancient Roman silver denarius of emperor Septimus Severus / Fortune

    $170 (approx conversion from £140)

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    About this item

    This is an ancient Roman silver denarius, of emperor Septimius Severus, minted at Emesa between 194 - 195 AD. 

    Obverse:  IMP CAES SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II "Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax, emperor (Augustus), consul for the second time." Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right.

    Reverse: FORTVN REDVC, "Fortune returns" Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

    A nice example toned and in VF+ condition.

    CULTURE: ROMAN

    DENOMINATION: Denarius

    MATERIAL: Silver

    DATE: 193 - 211 AD (this coin minted in 194 - 195 AD)

    SIZE: 18mm dia

    WEIGHT: 2.91 grams

    ATTRIBUTION: RIC 211, RSC 489, BMC 534; Coh. 489

    PROVENANCE: Private collection. Cologne, Germany.

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    Additional Information

    Code

    11852 (AB-67573)

    Period

    Pre 1600, Ancient, Roman

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