Denarius - Septimius Severus (VICTORIA AVG; Victory) (196-197) front Denarius - Septimius Severus (VICTORIA AVG; Victory) (196-197) back
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Denarius - Septimius Severus VICTORIA AVG; 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
196-197
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#269746
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Victory, winged, draped, standing right, left foot on globe, holding shield in each hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICTORIA AVG

Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Denarius - Septimius Severus (VICTORIA AVG; Victory) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Victory holding a trophy and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military triumphs and victories under the rule of Emperor Septimius Severus.