© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Septimius Severus VICT PART MAX; Victory
| Gold | 7.1 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-210 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT PART MAX
Translation:
Victoria Parthica Maxima.
Great victory over Parthia.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.04–7.229 g;Diameter varies: 19.6–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Septimius Severus (VICT PART MAX; Victory) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Egyptian imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts the emperor Septimius Severus wearing a laurel wreath and a cuirass, while the reverse side shows the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, with an Egyptian obelisk in the background. This blending of cultural symbols reflects the diverse influences that shaped the Roman Empire during its period of expansion and cultural exchange.
