Denarius - Septimius Severus VIC AVG; Victory
Silver | 1.9 g | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 194-195 |
Value | 1 Denarius |
Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 1.9 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#269654 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, naked to waist, standing left, inscribing AVG on shield set on column and holding palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIC AVG
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (VIC AVG; Victory) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Victory on its reverse side, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military triumphs and dominance during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus.