The rule of Septimus Severus ended a period called "the Year of the 5 Emperors," 192-193 AD, and his military acuity played a great part in its end, although he did not become emperor until 196. The military campaigns preceding his nomination all involved others who had claimed the imperial title. Septimus Severus spent most of his reign continuing to fight, defeating political enemies and securing territory. Known for cruelty as well as ability, he presided over civilian massacres in Mesopotamia and Britain as well as military victories.
Severan coinage reflects his career. It collectable abundance signals good supplies of metal, a problem that plagued the later empire. Reverses show traditional symbols: the military eagle and figures embodying Roman virtues. Later coins show Severus on horseback, his wife and sons, and recognition of his African heritage in the figure of an elephant.
![]() Septimius Severus Ancient Silver Roman Coin W Hercules US $100.00
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![]() 202ad Septimius Severus Certified Ancient Roman Coin US $125.00
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![]() 197ad Septimius Severus On Horseback Silver Roman Coin US $100.00
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![]() 194ad Septimius Severus Authentic Ancient Roman Coin US $85.00
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![]() 193 Ad Julia Domna Coin Wife Of Septimius Severus US $205.00
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![]() Phallic Priapus Ancient Roman Coin Septimius Severus US $135.00
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![]() Severus Alexander 221 235 Ad Roman Coin Set As A Ring US $75.00
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![]() Septimius Severus Left Head Rare Ancient Roman Coin US $80.00
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![]() Roman Silver Denarius Coin Septimus Severus 193 211 Ad US $50.00
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![]() Roman Bronze Coin Severus Alexander 222 235ad US $20.00
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![]() Roman Silver Denarius Coinseptimus Severus 193 211 Ad US $50.00
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![]() Septimius Severus Apollo Asmult Godscertifed Roman Coin US $225.00
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![]() Severus Alexander Ar Denarius Ancient Roman Coin US $70.00
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![]() Septimius Severus Ar Denarius Roma Ancient Roman Coin US $80.00
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![]() Ancient Coin Of Septimius Severus Ar Denarius Jupiter US $80.00
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![]() Severus Alexander Denarius Jupiter Ancient Roman Coin US $80.00
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![]() Septimius Severus Denarius Dea Caelestis Roman Coin US $100.00
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![]() Septimius Severus Ar Denarius Ancient Roman Coin US $80.00
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![]() Roman Bronze Coin Of Severus Alexander US $40.00
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![]() 193ad Septimius Severus Cybele Certi Ancient Roman Coin US $35.00
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![]() Severus Alexander Denarius Roman Coin US $75.00
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![]() Septimius Severus Emesa Silver Roman Coin Victoryvniger US $350.00
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![]() Eros Cupid Ancient Roman Coin Septimius Severus Rare US $175.00
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![]() 0038 Septimius Severus Roman Coin Dates 193 211 Ad US $18.99
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![]() Unlisted As Roman Coin Septimius Severus Three Moneta US $139.15
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![]() Roman Silver Coin Of Septimius Severus Minerva US $77.21
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![]() Roman Silver Coin Septimius Severus Victory Flying US $90.84
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![]() Roman Silver Coin Septimius Severus Victory Over Arabs US $90.83
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![]() Roman Silver Coin Of Septimius Severus On Horseback US $71.76
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![]() Roman Silver Coin Of Septimius Severus Panther US $59.05
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![]() Roman Silver Denarius Coin Of Septimus Severus 211ad US $199.95
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![]() Ancient Roman Silver Coin Alexander Severus US $49.99
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![]() 193ad Septimius Severus Nude Apollo Ancient Roman Coin US $225.00
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