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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2003.262
People
Septimius Severus, Roman (r. 193 - 211 CE)
Title
Coin of Nicopolis ad Istrum (Moesia Inferior) struck under Septimius Severus
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
193 - 211 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Nikopolis ad Istrum (Moesia Inferior)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Middle
Culture
European
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/71238

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
10.12 g

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Brian Kritt

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
AMNG I, 1309

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Marian H. Phinney Fund
Accession Year
2003
Object Number
2003.262
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Laureate head of Septimius to right.
Rev.: Heraklesl nacked, springing to left, grasping the Cretan bull by the horns.

Verification Level

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