Septimius Severus (AD 193–211), AR Denarius, Rome, AD 202–210
39.99 CHF
Ruler: Septimius Severus (AD 193–211) Denomination/Metal: AR denarius (silver) Mint/Date: usually Rome, early to mid-reign Obverse: IMP L SEPT SEV PERT AVG (var.) – laureate, bearded head right Reverse: VICTORIA AVG/AVGG (var.) – Victory advancing left, holding a wreath and palm Short history (2–3 sentences): Severus seized power in AD 193 amid the “Year of the Five Emperors,” defeating rivals Niger and Albinus to stabilize the empire. He strengthened the army, raised pay, and won major successes against the Parthians before dying in AD 211 at Eboracum (York) during a British campaign.
- Category
- Roman
- Grading
- Fine to Very Fine (s-ss)
- Origin
- Leu Numismatik
- Diameter & Weight
- 18mm, 3.2g
Brilliant uncirculated – No signs of wear, freshly struck, highest quality.
Proof – Mirror finish with frosted and glossy fields. Collector’s edition.
Extremely fine – Minor wear, nearly all details preserved.
Very fine – Moderate circulation wear, some details worn, but visible.
Fine – Heavy wear, key elements still distinguishable.
Fair – Very heavy wear, outlines barely visible.
Poor – Only contours visible, almost no detail.
Fragment – Nearly destroyed, only a fragment recognizable as a coin.
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