Denarius - Septimius Severus VICT PARTHICAE; Victory
| Silver | 2.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 197-198 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269195 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 2.546–3.233 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - 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.
