Roman Empire, Septimius Severus, Silver Denarius, 200-201 AD, VF Gold - 0.5g Proof the Royal Australian Mint wishes

the Royal Australian Mint wishes hope

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but it was not until the Coinage Act of 1909 that the Government took steps to introduce distinctive Australian coins

Joe Byrne and Steve Hart are part of Australia’s folklore

Roman Empire, Septimius Severus, Silver Denarius, 200-201 AD, VF Gold - 0.5g Proof the Royal Australian Mint wishesROMAN IMPERIAL, SEVERAN, Septimius Severus (193 211 AD), Silver Denarius (2. 74g, 16mm), Rome mint 200 201 AD. Obv. Laureate head right, "SEVERVS AVG PART MAX". Rev. Septimius Severus stands left in military attire, sacrificing over tripod, "RESTITVTOR VRBIS". RIC 167; RSC 599. Struck on an oval flan, losing some reverse devices, nicely toned, sharp portrait, good Very Fine Very Fine.