Founding of Roman London – Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (c. AD 200)

Septimius Severus Silver Denarius – Founder of Roman London (NGC Certified) — Londinium Wall

Authentic NGC-certified silver denarius of Septimius Severus (193–211 AD) — North African emperor orders London Wall construction ~200 AD, formally establishes City of London.

Dynasty Founder Design

• Obverse: Laureate bearded portrait + imperial titles

• Reverse: Julia Domna / deities / military victories

• Legacy: Severan dynasty begins (42 years)

Technical Specifications

• Material: AR silver denarius (pre-debasement)

• Denomination: High-value Roman currency

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Date: AD 193–211

• Mints: Rome / Eastern

London Foundation Essential

• Londinium founded ~47-50 AD as Thames bridgehead

• Boudica destroys 60-61 AD → Severus rebuilds

• ~200 AD massive London Wall encircles settlement

• Defines City of London boundaries still used today

Collector Masterpiece

Severus transforms Roman Britain capital into fortified city. Modern London's Roman foundation stone.

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