WHAT THE COIN CARRIES — OBVERSE & REVERSE:
Obverse: Laureate head of Septimius Severus facing right. The laurel wreath identifies him as Roman emperor and evokes the traditional association between imperial authority and victory. The surrounding imperial inscription remains visible in part but is not reproduced here.
Reverse: Winged Victory advancing left, holding an open wreath in both hands above a shield placed on a low stand. Victory was among the most important personifications used on Roman coinage. Here, the wreath and shield create an unmistakably military message, celebrating success under the emerging Severan regime.
COIN DETAILS:
- Civilization: Roman Empire
- Emperor: Septimius Severus
- Dynasty: Severan Dynasty
- Reign: 193–211 CE
- Date: 198–202 CE
- Mint: Laodicea ad Mare
- Denomination: Denarius
- Metal: Silver
- Weight: 3.2 g
- Diameter: 17 mm
- Obverse: Laureate head of Septimius Severus facing right
- Reverse: Victory advancing left, holding an open wreath over a shield set on a low stand
- Condition: VF+
- Seller Note: Beautiful portrait
- Reference: RIC IV 516; BMCRE 678; RSC 719
- Inventory Number / SKU: R#10039
- Price: $140
- Authenticity: Guaranteed
- Included: OCN Antiques Certificate of Authenticity
- Shipping: Fast insured shipping from New York City
AS A GIFT:
A meaningful gift for a Roman history collector, military history enthusiast, or anyone drawn to themes of victory, perseverance, and achievement.
Struck under Septimius Severus nearly eighteen centuries ago, this authentic silver denarius carries Victory herself on its reverse.
Includes an OCN Antiques Certificate of Authenticity and insured shipping from New York City.
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VICTORY FROM THE RISE OF A ROMAN DYNASTY.
Septimius Severus appears on one side. On the other, Victory holds her wreath above a military shield — an enduring symbol of Roman triumph. Struck between 198 and 202 CE, this authentic silver denarius combines a beautiful imperial portrait with a powerful Severan reverse.
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