CVC & Collectables presents a high-quality silver denarius of Septimius Severus, struck at Rome during the height of the Severan dynasty. This classic issue pairs a bold imperial portrait with a symbolic Victory reverse, celebrating military success and imperial legitimacy in the early 3rd century AD.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Roman Empire
- Emperor: Septimius Severus (AD 193–211)
- Denomination: AR Denarius
- Mint: Rome
- Date: AD 200
- Metal: Silver
- Weight: 3.77 g
- Diameter: 19 mm
- Grade: NGC AU (Strike 5/5, Surface 3/5)
- Obverse: Laureate head right; legend SEVERVS AVG PART MAX
- Reverse: Victory advancing left, holding open wreath over shield on low base; legend P M TR P VIII COS II P P
- Reference: RIC 150
Emperor History:
- Reign: AD 193–211
- Accession: Rose to power after defeating rival claimants in a turbulent year of civil war
- Key Events: Military reforms, campaigns in Parthia and Britain, strengthening of the army’s role in imperial politics
- Coinage & Propaganda: Emphasized Victory, Virtus, and divine favor to legitimize his dynasty
- Legacy: Founder of the Severan dynasty; shifted Rome toward a more militarized imperial system
Collectibility:
Severan denarii remain highly collectible for their historical depth and artistic quality. This AU example offers strong eye appeal, a well-centered strike, and an iconic reverse, making it an excellent representative of early 3rd-century Roman silver.
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