Roman — Roman; 198-200
Coin, denarius
A base silver denarius coin of Emperor Septimius Severus, ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 193-211. The back of the coin depicts Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory. This coin was possibly minted in Rome, Italy, AD 198-200.
Obv: Laureate head of Septimius Severus, facing right. Obv inscription: L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX. Rev: Victory, advancing left, holding a long ribbon (open wreath) in both hands over a round shield, set on a low base, left. Rev inscription: [VICTORIAE AVG G FEL]. This coin may be part of the Lime Street hoard.
Ref: BMC V (1975), p.178, c.f.139.
Condition: VF/F.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 92.40/8
- Object name:
- coin, denarius
- Artist/Maker:
- Septimius Severus, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 198-200
- Material:
copper alloy, silver
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 18 mm, WT 3.0 g, Axis 0
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
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