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202 NGC Ch VF Septimius Severus Roman Empire Denarius Parthian Captives Trophy (25020202C)

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  • Choice Very Fine Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
  • Struck for Emperor Septimius Severus Roman Empire at the Rome Mint.
  • RIC 185, RSC 373, 3.49g (heavy flan), approx. 18mm.
  • Dated TR P X = 202 CE.
  • Detailed reverse treatment of captives, trophy and arms. A likely reference to the Emperor's major victory over Parthia at the Battle of Ctesiphon, 198 CE, when the Roman Legions sacked the Parthian capital.
  • Certified by NGC to Ch VF.
  • Very pleasing in hand.
  • Obverse: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head of emperor right.
  • Reverse: PART MAX P M TR P X COS III P P, Two captives wearing helmets with hands to chin seated right & left, back to back with trophy of arms between. Trophy consists of full cuirass with helmet, shields, spears, etc.