Septimius Severus denarius, AD 193-211
Item — Box: 1, Item: 36
Scope and Contents
After he defeated Albinus, he became emperor. He spent much of his reign campaigning in different parts of the empire. In AD 208 he went to Britain to put down unrest. He repaired Hadrian’s wall, and died at York on February 4, AD 211.
Dates
- Creation: AD 193-211
Creator
- From the Collection: Handshu, Joel, 1946-1998 (Collector, Person)
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.8 linear feet (2 boxes, 175 coins)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Obverse: Head of Septimius Severus; Reverse: Fortuna standing, holding rudder and cornucopia
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
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Charleston South Carolina 29424
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Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)