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; 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. Place: Rome. Medium: silver coin. Diameter: 19.0 mm. Weight: 3.20 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_291

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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 outstretched right hand holds Victoria left hand vertical spear shield placed ground Date 200–201 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Medium silver coin Diameter 19.0 mm Weight 3.20 g worn round metal object uneven edge displaying mostly grey surface darker grey brownish spots showing faint raised recessed shapes suggest vertical curved forms near center right side subtle texture variations scuffed areas across face background plain white.