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RIC IV Septimius Severus 170

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Septimius Severus 170. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Septimius Severus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right, with the legend SEVERVS AVG PART MAX.

The reverse shows victory, winged, draped, flying left, holding wreath in both hands over shield set on low base, with the legend VICT AETERN.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

After eliminating his rival claimants, Severus waged war against the Parthian Empire in the east, sacking the capital Ctesiphon in 197 and expanding the eastern frontier to the Tigris.

Struck at Rome, this silver denarius formed part of the standard Roman silver coinage that had circulated since the Second Punic War. The coin carries the obverse legend "SEVERVS AVG PART MAX", marking his Parthian campaigns, alongside a reverse showing Victory flying with a wreath and a shield, accompanied by the inscription "VICT AETERN".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Septimius Severus

Design

Obverse
Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, flying left, holding wreath in both hands over shield set on low base
Obverse legend
SEVERVS AVG PART MAX
Reverse legend
VICT AETERN

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Septimius Severus 170
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
SEVERVS AVG PART MAX
Reverse legend to match
VICT AETERN
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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