Denarius - Septimius Severus (VIRT AVGG; Virtus and Victory)

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)

Type Standard circulation coins

Mints Rome

Obverse

Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right.

Lettering: SEVERVS AVG PART MAX

Reverse

Virtus, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and resting left hand on shield set on ground; spear resting against left arm.

Lettering: VIRT AVGG

Basic Information

Category Coin

Ruler Septimius Severus (Wikidata) (Nomisma)

Technique Hammered

Orientation variable

Demonetization Yes

Face Value 1 Denarius (Numeric: 1)

References

RIC IV.1 #171A (denarius)

OCRE #ric.4.ss.171A_denarius

Physical Characteristics

Composition Silver

Weight 3.3 g

Size 19 mm

Shape Round (irregular)

Technical Details

Obverse Lettering

SEVERVS AVG PART MAX

Reverse Lettering

VIRT AVGG

Comments

Mass varies: 2.804–3.66 g; Diameter varies: 18–20 mm; Example of this type: American Numismatic Society (ANS) Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)