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Septimius Severus, 9 April 193 - 4 February 211 A.D.
In 199, Mesopotamia was partitioned into two Roman provinces divided by the Euphrates, Mesopotamia and Osroene. Two new legions, I Parthica and III Parthica, were formed as a permanent garrison. Septimius Severus laid siege to the city-state Hatra in Central-Mesopotamia, but failed to capture the city despite breaching the walls.RS64085. Silver denarius, SRCV II 6280, RIC IV 126a, RSC III 195, BMCRE V 127, VF, scratches, excellent portrait, Rome mint, weight 2.440g, maximum diameter 18.2mm, die axis 0o, late 198 - 200 A.D.; obverse L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX, laureate head right; reverse FORTVNAE AVGG, Fortuna standing facing, head right, wearing kalathos, out-turned cornucopia in right, rudder vertical in left, prow left at feet on left; SOLD
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