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Septimius Severus, 9 April 193 - 4 February 211 A.D.
Victory or Nike is seen with wings in most statues and paintings, with one of the most famous being the Winged Victory of Samothrace. Most other winged deities in the Greek pantheon had shed their wings by Classical times. Nike is the goddess of strength, speed, and victory. Nike was a very close acquaintance of Athena and is thought to have stood in Athena's outstretched hand in the statue of Athena located in the Parthenon. Victory or Nike is also one of the most commonly portrayed figures on Greek and Roman coins.RS98485. Silver denarius, RIC IV 504 (S), RSC III 100, BMCRE V 657, SRCV II 6270, Hunter III 196, gVF, choice obv., nice slightly off center rev., light amber toning, flow lines, small edge cracks, weight 3.605 g, maximum diameter 20.2 mm, die axis 150o, Laodicea ad Mare (Latakia, Syria) mint, 198 - 202 A.D.; obverse L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX, laureate head right; reverse COS III P P, Victory advancing left, wreath in extended right hand, palm frond in left hand; scarce; $150.00 (€136.50)
Septimius Severus, 9 April 193 - 4 February 211 A.D.
In 200, Septimius Severus visited Syria, Palestine and Arabia. Palestine, benefiting from the benevolent policies of Severus, began a significant economic revival.RS98491. Silver denarius, RIC IV 502b; RSC III 78a; BMCRE V p. 285, 654; SRCV II 6269; Hunter III -, VF, nice eastern portrait, obv. well centered, light amber toning, flow lines, rev. slightly off center, tiny coppery encrustation, weight 3.333 g, maximum diameter 17.8 mm, die axis 0o, Laodicea ad Mare (Latakia, Syria) mint, 198 - 200 A.D.; obverse L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX, laureate head right; reverse CONCORDIAE MILITVM (harmony with the soldiers), Concordia standing slightly left, head left, a standard in each hand; $120.00 (€109.20)
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.RS98470. Silver denarius, RIC IV 510a, RSC III 345, BMCRE V 669, SRCV II 6316, Hunter III 199, VF, toned, nice portrait, flow lines, frosty surfaces, weight 3.246 g, maximum diameter 19.0 mm, die axis 30o, Laodicea ad Mare (Latakia, Syria) mint, 198 - 202 A.D.; obverse L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX, laureate head right; reverse MONETA AVGG, Moneta seated left, scales in right hand, cornucopia in left hand; $100.00 (€91.00)