Septimius Severus (9th April AD 193 - 4th February AD 211)
Lucius Septimius Severus was born on 11th April AD 145. To commemorate his great victories in the Parthian wars he built the triumphal arch, the Septizodium, a free-standing ornamental facade and nymphaeum; and various additions to the Imperial Palace. Secular games were held in AD 204. Severus set out for Britain in A.D. 208 where he spent his last two and a half years. He restored Hadrian's Wall, then vigorously penetrated far into Scotland to secure the northern frontier.
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| | | | Septimius Severus 'Sacrificing' Denarius 022839 | Septimius Severus 'Sacrificing' Denarius Silver, 2.67 grams, 18.13 mm. Obverse: SEVERVS AVG PART MAX, laureate head right. Reverse: RESTITVTOR VRBIS, Severus in military dress, standing left, sacrificing over lighted tripod, patera in right hand, sceptre in left. RIC 167; RSC 599; Sear 6357. Good very fine. | £45.00  |  |
| | Septimius Severus 'Spes' Denarius 022678 | Rare Septimius Severus 'Spes' Denarius Silver, 1.49 grams, 17.60 mm. Laodicea. 194 AD. Obverse: L SEPT SEVER PERT AVG IMP II, laureate head right. Reverse: BONA SPES, Spes walking left, holding flower and raising hem of robe. RIC 444 var (obverse legend with SEVER); RSC 57 var (same); Sear 6266 var (mint and legend). The Laodicea mint is known for its obverse legend variations. Neither RIC nor RSC lists this obverse legend with SEVER. Good very fine. A significant coin which has been published on wildwinds.com | £85.00 |  |
| | Septimius Severus 'Victory' Denarius 015585 | Septimius Severus 'Victory' Denarius Silver, 2.91 grams, 18.85 mm. Laodicea. 198-202 AD. Obverse: L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX, laureate head right. Reverse: COS III PP, Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. RIC 504; RSC 100; Sear 6270. Extremely fine. | £80.00 |  |
| | | Septimius Severus 'Severus Sacrificing' Denarius 015590 | Septimius Severus 'Severus Sacrificing' Denarius Silver, 3.27 grams, 19.33 mm. Rome. 200-201 AD. Obverse: SEVERVS AVG PART MAX, laureate head right. Reverse: RESTITVTOR VRBIS, Severus in military dress standing left, sacrificing over lighted altar, holding patera and spear. RIC 167a; RSC 599; Sear 6357. Good extremely fine. | £90.00 |  |
| | Septimius Severus 'Victory' Denarius 017058 | Septimius Severus 'Victory' Denarius Siver, 3.28 grams, 19.86 mm. Rome. 199 AD. Obverse: SEVERVS AVG PART MAX, laureate head right. Reverse: P M TR P VIII COS II P P, Victory flying left, holding open wreath in both hands over round shield set on low base. RIC 150; RSC 454; Sear 6333. Extremely fine. | £75.00 |  |
| | Septimius Severus 'Genius' Denarius 015678 | Septimius Severus 'Genius' Denarius Silver, 3.47 grams, 20.02 mm. Rome. 204 AD. Obverse: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right. Reverse: PM TR P XII COS III PP, Genius standing left, holding corn ears and sacrificing with patera over altar to left. RIC 195; RSC 464; Sear 6335. Extremely fine. | £65.00 |  |
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