Aureus - Septimius Severus VICTORIA PARTHICA MAXIMA; Victory
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269457 |
|---|---|
| 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: VICTORIA PARTHICA MAXIMA
Translation:
Victoria Parthica Maxima.
Great victory over Parthia.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Septimius Severus (VICTORIA PARTHICA MAXIMA; Victory) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Parthian influences in its design. The obverse of the coin depicts the emperor Septimius Severus wearing a Parthian-style crown, while the reverse shows the goddess Victory holding a trophy and a Parthian shield. This blending of cultural styles reflects the complex political and cultural relationships between the Roman Empire and the Parthian Empire during the 2nd century AD.
