Caption

Denarius, Septimius Severus (146–211; Roman emperor 193–211), 196–197. 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. Roman deities; iconography includes clubs, lion skin (attribute), bows (weapons). Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.88 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A41_291

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (3.3Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Septimius Severus 146–211 Roman emperor 193–211 196–197 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 Roman deities iconography includes clubs attribute bows weapons Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.88 g axis 180 degrees round metallic coin worn surface showing raised human figure standing pose center figure nude long object curved object beside them coin edge uneven textured subtle raised markings perimeter described visible colors shades gray silver slight darker gray areas wear.