Septimius Severus Provincial Bronze

Roman Empire, Provincial Issue (Likely Moesia Inferior or Thrace) · 193-211 AD

A small, heavily patinated ancient Roman provincial bronze coin featuring a bearded portrait of Septimius Severus.

Country: Roman Empire, Provincial Issue (Likely Moesia Inferior or Thrace)
Year: 193-211 AD
Denomination: Bronze Unit (Assarion or similar)
Metal: Bronze/Copper Alloy
Grade: Fair to Good (Very heavily worn, significant environmental damage/corrosion)

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Overview

A small, heavily patinated ancient Roman provincial bronze coin featuring a bearded portrait of Septimius Severus.

Historical significance

Septimius Severus was the first emperor of the Severan dynasty. Provincial coins were minted locally to facilitate regional commerce across the vast Roman Empire and often feature Greek legends.

Obverse (front)

Laureate head of Septimius Severus facing right with a prominent beard. Greek legend fragmentarily visible: AV K L CEPTI CEVHPOC.

Reverse (back)

Heavily worn figure, possibly a deity (Tyche, Hermes, or Homonoia) standing. Greek legend usually names the local magistrate or city.

Estimated value

$10-$30 in this heavily worn and corroded condition

What drives this coin's value

Legibility of legends, portrait detail, and the specific city of issue are the primary value drivers for provincial bronzes.

Grade assessment

Fair to Good (Very heavily worn, significant environmental damage/corrosion)

Mintage & rarity

Common for the type, though specific reverse varieties can be scarcer.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for casting seams on the edge or 'soapy' details. This specimen has authentic-looking mineralized encrustation/patina.

Notable varieties & errors

Countless local varieties exist based on the specific city of issue and the local magistrate named on the reverse.

Similar coins

Coins of his sons, Caracalla or Geta, which feature similar provincial styles and Greek legends.

Care & preservation

Do not attempt to clean. The green patina is a protective layer; removing it will devalue the coin and expose bare metal to further corrosion. Store in a PVC-free flip.