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Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Septimus Severus

194-195, issued by Septimius Severus

Roman; minted in Rome

Rome

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the profile head of Emperor Septimius Severus, facing right and laureate. The back (reverse) depicts the goddess Victory running right, a wreath in right hand, palm branch over left shoulder.

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Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium