Caption

Denarius of Septimius Severus (146–211; Roman emperor 193–211). Obverse: Head of Septimius Severus in laurel wreath facing right, inscription IMP CAE L SEP - SEV PERT AVG. Reverse: Virtus standing left, holding Victoria in his right hand and a spear point 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_130

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Keywords

Denarius Septimius Severus 146–211 Roman emperor 193–211 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription IMP CAE L SEP - SEV PERT AVG Reverse Virtus standing left holding Victoria right hand spear point 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 coin worn silver-gray surface showing raised relief figure center figure person standing holding long vertical staff hand arm extended person seems wear short garment headpiece coin edge beaded dotted border irregularities shape texture surface light scratches worn areas darker gray spots visible colors silver-gray darker gray.