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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1995.892
People
Septimius Severus, Roman (r. 193 - 211 CE)
Title
Denarius of Septimius Severus
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
198-200 CE
Period
Roman Imperial period, Middle
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/196131

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
3.28 g
Denomination
denarius
Inscriptions and Marks
  • inscription: obverse: L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX
  • inscription: reverse: COS II P P

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
BMC 285.655/96;RIC 160.503a

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mark M. Salton
Accession Year
1995
Object Number
1995.892
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
obverse: bust r
reverse: Winged Victory advancing l, holding wreath and palm

Verification Level

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