Roman silver coin (denarius) issued by the emperor Septimius Severus, 207 AD.

 
Roman silver coin (denarius) issued the emperor Septimius Severus, 207 AD.
 
Obverse: Laureate bust of Severus right with SEVERVS PIVS AVG around.
 
Reverse: PM TRP XV COS III PP Winged victory standing right, foot on helmet, inscribing shield on palm tree.
 
Materials and method: Struck in good quality silver from engraved dies.
 
Die engraver: Unknown engraver at the mint of Rome.
 
Date of minting: Attributed to the year 207 AD.
 
Origin: Attributed to the mint of Rome. No mint mark.
 
Dimensions:  18 mm diameter.
 
Condition: Almost extremely fine. Some minor cleaning scratches evident.
 
References: Roman Silver Coinage, Vol III 489
 
Stock no: C051
 
Comments: Struck in commemoration of various victories over the tribes of North Africa.
 
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