Denarius - Septimius Severus VICT PARTHICAE, Victory

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year197-198
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.9 g
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#121, OCRE#ric.4.ss.121
Obverse descriptionHead of Septimius Severus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP X
(Translation: Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax Augustus, Imperator Decimum. Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax, emperor (Augustus), supreme commander (Imperator) for the tenth time.)
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand; at feet, left, captive.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICT PARTHICAE
(Translation: Victoriae Parthicae. To the victory over Parthia.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (197-198)  - -
Catalog ID2717493050
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