Caption

Sestertius, Roman Empire (195–196 CE). Obverse: Head of Septimius Severus with laurel wreath and drapery on left shoulder, facing right; inscription L SEPT SEV PER, VII around. Reverse: Roma seated on shield facing left, holding a figurine of Victoria in her extended right hand and a spear in her left; inscription DIVI M PII FPM TR P III COS II PP around, in fields SC. Iconography includes shields, spears, and Victoria. Coin (bronze): diameter 27.5–29.5 mm, weight 19.25 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A53_006

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (5.5Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Roman Empire 195–196 Ce Obverse Head Septimius Severus laurel wreath drapery left shoulder facing right inscription L SEPT SEV Vii Reverse Roma seated shield facing left holding figurine Victoria extended right hand spear inscription DIVI M PII FPM TR P III COS II PP fields SC Iconography includes shields spears Coin bronze diameter 27.5–29.5 mm weight 19.25 g axis 0° worn circular metal object uneven edge showing raised profile bearded person right surface rough texture pitting visible corrosion object displays predominant green patina areas darker green brownish rust lighter green highlights spots reddish-brown gray tones profile curly hair beard raised decorative elements head background mottled green brown coloration.