Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Septimus Severus
Ancient Roman
194–195
- Medium
- Gold
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2 cm (13/16 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
goldcoinimperial (roman)inorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalportraitsstriking (metalworking)ancientroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
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.
