Caption

Denarius, silver coin depicting Victoria; maker: Septimius Severus (Roman emperor, 146–211). Obverse: SEVERVSAVG PARTMAX — head of Septimius Severus in a laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: PMTRPVIII CO SIIPP — Victoria tiptoes left, holding a garland in both hands; at her feet left, a round shield on a pedestal, pearl rim. Date: 200. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Medium/function: coin. Diameter: 19.0 mm. Weight: 2.80 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_249

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Keywords

Denarius silver coin depicting Victoria maker Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 Obverse Severvsavg Partmax head laurel wreath facing right pearl rim Reverse Pmtrpviii Co Siipp tiptoes left holding garland hands feet left round shield pedestal Date 200 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Medium function coin Diameter 19.0 mm Weight 2.80 g round worn metallic gray surface showing areas darker gray spots brownish tarnish featuring raised central figure person skirted garment arm extended winged element near shoulder raised oval object beside figure beaded rim encircling design.