Caption

Denarius of Septimius Severus (146–211; Roman emperor 193–211). Obverse: Head of Septimius Severus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription L SEPT SEV PE - RT AVG IMP III. Reverse: Naked Liber standing left, holding a jug in his right hand and a thyrsus in his left, a panther seated at his left feet, inscription LIBERO - PATRI. Dated 194. Roman Imperial coin; diameter ~17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_355

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Denarius Septimius Severus 146–211 Roman emperor 193–211 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription L SEPT SEV PE - RT AVG IMP III Reverse Naked Liber standing left holding jug right hand thyrsus panther seated left feet inscription LIBERO - PATRI Dated 194 Roman Imperial coin diameter ~17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.20 g axis 345° circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised rim ring small raised dots near top rendered shades silver gray surface slightly darker patina recessed areas lighter highlights raised details central relief depicts standing human figure simplified anatomical contours arm extended outward long staff rod small animal- figure near figure's feet background plain white.