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Denarius; personifications; Septimius Severus (Roman emperor; 146–211) — iconography: Virtus. Obv.: SEVERVSAVG PARTMAX. Head of Septimius Severus in laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim. Rev.: VIRT AVGG. Virtus in military attire stands facing left; in his outstretched right hand he holds Victoria, in his left hand a vertical spear and a shield placed on the ground, pearl rim. Date: 200–201. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Material: coin. Diameter: 17.5–18.5 mm. Weight: 3.42 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_289

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Denarius personifications Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 iconography Virtus Obv. Severvsavg Partmax Head laurel wreath facing right pearl rim Rev. Virt Avgg military attire stands left outstretched right hand holds Victoria left hand vertical spear shield placed ground Date 200–201 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Material coin Diameter 17.5–18.5 mm Weight 3.42 g round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central design standing human- figure holding small object hand long vertical staff object silvery-gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised edges rim irregular beaded dotted border places background plain white.