Sestertius of Septimius Severus (Roman emperor, 146–211). Obverse: head of Septimius Severus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'SEPT SEV PE - RT AVG IMP' all around. Reverse: Roma seated left, holding a small figure of Victoria in her right extended hand, a spear in her left, shield leaning against the seat, inscription 'E - RNAE' all around, in SC fields. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin. Diameter 29.5–30.0 mm; weight 20.30 g; axis 0°.
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Sestertius of Septimius Severus (Roman emperor, 146–211). Obverse: head of Septimius Severus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'SEPT SEV PE - RT AVG IMP' all around. Reverse: Roma seated left, holding a small figure of Victoria in her right extended hand, a spear in her left, shield leaning against the seat, inscription 'E - RNAE' all around, in SC fields. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin. Diameter 29.5–30.0 mm; weight 20.30 g; axis 0°.

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Sestertius Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription Sept Sev Pe - Rt Avg Imp Reverse Roma seated left holding small figure Victoria extended hand spear shield leaning seat E - Rnae SC fields Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin Diameter 29.5–30.0 mm weight 20.30 g axis 0° roughly circular worn object textured mottled surface showing mix green dark green brown hints yellowish tones uneven edges areas raised recessed roughness.

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