Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Septimius Severus
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.8 cm (3/4 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
silverportraitcoinancient artroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays Emperor Septimius Severus, facing right. The back (obverse) depicts Victory flying to the left and holding an open wreath in both hands over a round shield set on a low base.
