Caption

Denarius of Septimius Severus (146–211; Roman emperor 193–211). Obverse: Head of Septimius Severus in laurel wreath facing right, legend AE L SEP - SEV PERT AVG. Reverse: Virtus standing left, holding Victoria in his right hand and a spear with the head down in his left, legend VIRT A - GT - RP COS. Date: 193–194. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_131

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Keywords

Denarius Septimius Severus 146–211 Roman emperor 193–211 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend AE L SEP - SEV PERT AVG Reverse Virtus standing left holding Victoria right hand spear head down legend VIRT - Gt - Rp Cos Date 193–194 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.15 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised shallowly engraved outline standing human- figure holding long vertical staff trident- object surface textured scratches small pits colors visible shades silver grey darker grey subtle highlights shadowing across relief.