Septimius Severus; AE As; Victory with captives
Description:
Septimius Severus (193 - 211 AD). AE As, Rome mint 211 AD. SEVERVS PIVS AVG BRIT; laureate head right / VICT BRIT P M TR P XIX COS III P P; Victory standing right, holding vexillum; captives at her feet, SC in ex.
Diameter:
AE25 mm
Weight:
10,46 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
RIC 812a
Commentary:
scarce; chocolate brown patina, good details
History:
The coin commemorates the British campaign of Septimius Severus in 208-211 AD where he pushed deeply into Caledonia conquering the territory up to Central Lowlands.
Article Number:
062-04-03-42747