Bronze Sestertius of Septimius Severus, Rome, 193–211. 1946.35.73

Physical Description

• Axis: 12

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 19.3
  • Diameter (in mm): 27
• Series: RIC.4

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 193 - 211
• Denomination: Sestertius
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Bronze

• Authority

  • Authority: Septimius Severus
  • • Dynasty: Severan Dynasty
  • State: Roman Empire

• Geographic

  • Place of Production: Rome
  • Region: Latium

• Obverse

  • Portrait: Septimius Severus

Findspot Description

Findspot

• Findspot: Cap Matifou

References

• Citation: MN.2, 71
• Reference: ric.4.ss. (Uncertain value)
• Reference: BMC.

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1946.35.73
• Lot: 1946.35
• Department: Roman
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Subjects

• Category: Roman--Imperial--Severans

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States