Caption

Denarius depicting personifications; Septimius Severus (Roman emperor, 146–211) — iconography: Virtus. Obverse: SEVERVSAVG PARTMAX — head of Septimius Severus in laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: VIRT AVGG — Virtus in military attire stands facing left, holding Victoria in his outstretched right hand, and a vertical spear in his left with a shield placed on the ground, pearl rim. Date: 200–201. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Medium: silver coin. Diameter: 19.0 mm. Weight: 3.20 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_290

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Keywords

Denarius depicting personifications Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 iconography Virtus Obverse Severvsavg Partmax head laurel wreath facing right pearl rim Reverse Virt Avgg military attire stands left holding Victoria outstretched right hand vertical spear shield placed ground Date 200–201 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Medium silver coin Diameter 19.0 mm Weight 3.20 g worn round metal coin raised profile person relief showing curly hair facial features side view coin surface areas darker tarnish lighter silver tones irregular edges small chips faint textured rim portrait.