CVC & Collectables presents a silver denarius of Septimius Severus, struck at the imperial mint of Rome during the early years of his reign. Issued amid active eastern campaigns, this denarius celebrates Severus’ military successes with a dynamic Victory reverse naming his triumphs over Arabia and Adiabene.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Roman Empire
- Emperor: Septimius Severus (AD 193–211)
- Date: AD 195–196
- Mint: Rome
- Denomination: Denarius
- Metal: Silver
- Weight: 3.10 g
- Diameter: ~17.5 mm
- Strike: Hammered
- Alignment: Variable
- Grade: NGC VF (Very Fine)
Obverse:
Laureate head of Septimius Severus facing right.
Legend: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VII
Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax Augustus, imperator for the seventh time.
Reverse:
Victory advancing left, holding a wreath in her extended right hand and a trophy over her left shoulder.
Legend: ARAB ADIAB COS II P P
Conqueror of Arabia and Adiabene, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
References:
RIC IV.1 64; RSC 50; OCRE ric.4.ss.64_denarius
Emperor History: Septimius Severus
- Reign: AD 193–211
- Origin: Leptis Magna, North Africa
- Accession: Proclaimed emperor by the Pannonian legions
- Key Achievements: Defeated rivals Pescennius Niger and Clodius Albinus; expanded imperial authority in the East
- Legacy: Founded the Severan dynasty and strengthened the army’s political influence
Collectibility:
Silver denarii of Septimius Severus with explicit victory legends are popular among collectors for their historical clarity and strong iconography. This NGC VF example retains clear legends and a well-defined Victory figure, making it an attractive and affordable representative of early Severan military coinage. Pieces citing specific conquered regions are particularly desirable within the broader Severan series.
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