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Severus II

Flavius Valerius Severus

Augustus (AD 306-307)

When Diocletian abdicated Galerius arranged for Severus, a companion, to become Constantius' new Caesar, passing over Constantius' own son Constantine. When Constantius died Severus duly became Augustus, but he troops at York declared Constantine emperor. Maxentius, the son of Maximianus, also revolted in Italy and Severus died invading the home province to put down the rebellion


Obverse Legends on coins depicting Severus II

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Coins of Severus II currently available

Coin image Severus II
Bronze follis issued AD 306
Obv: FL VAL SEVERVS NOB CAES, Laureate head right
Rev: SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KART, (Γ in ex.), Carthage, wearing long robe, standing front, head left, holding fruits in both hands, H in left field
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