Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Septimus Severus
194-195, issued by Septimius Severus
Gold
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● On view now — Gallery 152
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · verified July 2026
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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the profile head of Emperor Septimius Severus, facing right and laureate. The back (reverse) depicts the goddess Victory running right, a wreath in right hand, palm branch over left shoulder.
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