Caption

Denarius of Septimius Severus (146–211; Roman emperor 193–211). Obverse: laureate head of Septimius Severus facing right, inscription IMP CAE L SEP - SEV PERT AVG. Reverse: Virtus standing left, holding Victoria in his right hand and a spear pointed down in his left, inscription VIR, AV - G - TR P COS. Date: 193–194. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 3.10 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_129

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Keywords

Denarius Septimius Severus 146–211 Roman emperor 193–211 Obverse laureate head facing right inscription IMP CAE L SEP - SEV PERT AVG Reverse Virtus standing left holding Victoria right hand spear pointed down inscription VIR Av - G - Tr P Cos Date 193–194 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 0° round metallic object worn raised profile person side view showing facial features hair tied back neck shoulder area surface textured scratches dents areas darker discoloration colors visible silver gray small patches reddish-brown.