Caption

Denarius; obverse: head of Septimius Severus in a laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim, inscription LSEPTSEVAVGIMPXIPARTMAX. Reverse: Victoria striding left, holding a wreath in her right outstretched hand and a trophy in her left; at her feet on the left a prisoner with hands tied behind his back sits, pearl rim, inscription VICTPARTHICAE. Roman Empire, reign of Septimius Severus, 198–200 CE. Coin; silver; diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm; weight 2.85 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A73_226

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (3.0Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius obverse head Septimius Severus laurel wreath facing right pearl rim inscription LSEPTSEVAVGIMPXIPARTMAX Reverse Victoria striding left holding wreath outstretched hand trophy feet prisoner hands tied back sits inscription VICTPARTHICAE Roman Empire reign 198–200 Ce Coin silver diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.85 g small round metal object worn silvery-gray surface sits white background object embossed scene standing robed figure facing smaller kneeling figure raised decorative edging rim visible scratches wear marks surface.