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Ancient Nomos Art is a museum of galleries exhibiting ancient coins and ancient mint maps. The coin gallery displays the diverse art and history of hand-crafted ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Persian and Medieval coinage. The ancient mints mapping gallery features Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Asia Minor and Medieval mint city regions and territories. Visitor's are welcome to explore, study and enjoy Ancient Nomos Art.
Imperial, Roman – 198 AD
S. Severus
From Ancient Galleries
Obverse: Laureate bearded bust of Septimius Severus facing right, legend around.
Reverse: Annona standing left holding grain ears and cornucopiae; foot on prow.
LEGEND
Obv. L SEPT SEV AVG XI PART MAX, Laureate head of Septimius Severus facing right. Rev. ANNONAE AVGG, Goddess Annona standing left, holding grain ears and cornucopiae, her right foot on a ships prow.
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DOCUMENTATION
Value: Denarius. Metal: AR Silver. Weight: 3.43 grams. Mint: Laodicea. Date: 198-202 AD.
Attribution: Roman Imperial Coinage IV 501; BMCRE 652; RSC 39.
Legend, Documentation and Attribution