Aureus - Septimius Severus (VICT PARTHICAE; Victory) (197-200) front Aureus - Septimius Severus (VICT PARTHICAE; Victory) (197-200) back
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Aureus - Septimius Severus VICT PARTHICAE; Victory

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
197-200
Value
1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#269233
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand; at feet, left, captive.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICT PARTHICAE

Translation:
Victoriae Parthicae.
To the victory over Parthia.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Aureus - Septimius Severus (VICT PARTHICAE; Victory) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Victory holding a trophy and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's victory over the Parthian Empire.