Septimius Severus

Severan · AD 193 – 211

1,931 coin types catalogued

Septimius Severus (AD 193 to 211) founded the Severan dynasty after winning the civil war of 193. Born in Leptis Magna (modern Libya), he was the first African-born emperor. His prolific coinage depicts his wife Julia Domna, sons Caracalla and Geta, and celebrates his campaigns in Parthia and Britain, where he died at York.

At a Glance

Coin types

1,931

With images

942 (49%)

With prices

298 (15%)

Auction records

1,090

Denominations

Denarius919 types
Aureus353 types
Sestertius315 types
As232 types
Dupondius112 types

Metals

Silver919
Bronze659
Gold353

Mints

Rome1499 types
laodiceia ad mare218 types
emisa161 types
uncertain value27 types
alexandreia egypt26 types

All Septimius Severus Coin Types