Silver Denarius, Rome mint Description: Obverse showing a laureate head of Septimius Severus facing right; the legend is partially worn but identifiable as SEVERVS AVG PART MAX. Reverse depicting Victory flying left, holding an open wreath above a shield set on a base; the reverse legend is not fully legible but corresponds to the type P M TR P VIII COS II P P. Both obverse and reverse are identifiable, though some details are indistinct due to wear. Historical context: The title PART MAX refers to Septimius Severus’ victories over the Parthian Empire and his image as a successful military commander. Coin types featuring Victory were used to celebrate these achievements and to legitimize imperial authority through military success. Such issues reflect the emperor’s efforts to emphasize stability and lasting glory after a period of civil war.