Denarius - Septimius Severus (VIRT AVG TR P COS; Virtus)
Obverse
Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right.
Lettering: IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear, reversed, in left hand.
Lettering: VIRT AVG TR P COS
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG
Reverse Lettering
VIRT AVG TR P COS
Comments
Mass varies: 2.4–2.91 g;
Diameter varies: 16.5–18 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
