Caption

Denarius, Septimius Severus (146–211; Roman emperor 193–211), issuer: Septimius Severus. Obverse: Head of Septimius Severus in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription SEV PERT - AVG IMP VIII. Reverse: Hercules stands to the right, leaning on a club with his right hand, holding a bow in his left, lion skin on his left shoulder, inscription HERCVLI - DEFEN. Date: 196–197. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.88 g; diameter ~16.5–17.0 mm; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_290

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Keywords

Denarius Septimius Severus 146–211 Roman emperor 193–211 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription SEV PERT - AVG IMP VIII Reverse Hercules stands leaning club right hand holding bow left lion skin left shoulder inscription HERCVLI - DEFEN Date 196–197 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.88 g diameter ~16.5–17.0 mm axis 180 degrees single round metallic object worn textured surface sits white background object primarily gray darker lighter gray variations showing raised profile head relief facing detailed hair beard surrounding rim small decorative notches scratches dents irregular edges.