Info on septimus severus coin ?

hopekinti

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Can i get information on this coin 88123210_2_585x461_monetka-snimki_rev002.jpg 88123210_1_585x461_monetka-gr-varna_rev002.jpg
 

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Reverse looks like: PM TR P VIII COS II PP
Victory, hovering left, holding open wreath in both hands over
a round shield mounted on a low stand.
Silver denarius ; guessing about 18mm diameter and 2.9 grams.
Don.....
 

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Hi Hopekinti,

I don't want to put a damper on things but your coin is in exceptionally good condition for something that is about 2000 years old but I'm no expert on Roman coins and I have seen some in similar condition in museums. Most museums in the UK sell replicas so I would be careful. How did you come by it?
 

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It looks like a bronze coin, but that could be the lighting in the picture, or a debased denarius, but I don't see anything wrong with it.
But a bit more information would be nice, like were it was from/purchased......country found... ect.

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[FONT=&quot]Obv: SEVERUS AVG PART MAX – Laureate head right of Septimius Severus[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Rev: P M TRP VIII COS IIPP – as per info correctly given by Mackaydon Minted Rome AD200[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]If genuine Denarius (rather than fake): Book Value VF $35 and EF $100. (Actual circa 30% of that).[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]References: Sears Vol II page 463 No 6333 and RIC Vol IV Part I page 110 No 150[/FONT]
 

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