Code: 13082
This is an ancient Roman silver denarius of Emperor Septimius Severus, minted at Rome in 208 AD.
Obverse: SEVERVS PIVS AVG "Severus, the pious emperor (Augustus)" Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right
Reverse: P M TR P XVI COS III P P, "High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation" Genius, standing left, sacrificing with patera in right hand and holding double cornucopiae in left hand.
A superb example in EF condition but with an ancient striking crack on the reverse.
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Denarius
MATERIAL: Silver
DATE: 193 - 211 AD (this coin was minted in 208 AD)
SIZE: 18mm dia
WEIGHT: 2.88 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RIC IV Septimius Severus 219
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection. Richmond. GB
