Caption

Denarius (unofficial), Dea Caelestis on a lion; Obv.: SEVERVS PIVS AVG — head of Septimius Severus with a laurel wreath at right. Beaded border. Rev.: INDVLGENTIA AVG G IN CARTH — Dea Caelestis riding a lion at right, holding a thunderbolt in one hand and a scepter in the other, below water flowing from a rock. Beaded border. Septimius Severus (Roman emperor; 146–211). Date: 201–210. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 18.0–18.5 mm; weight 2.40 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A54_313

License type

Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.9Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius unofficial Dea Caelestis lion Obv. Severvs Pivs Avg head Septimius Severus laurel wreath right Beaded border Rev. Indvlgentia Avg G Carth Dea Caelestis riding holding thunderbolt hand scepter water flowing rock Roman emperor 146–211 Date 201–210 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.40 g circular dark metal object rough worn surface irregular edges sits centered white background object several raised recessed areas form faint weathered shapes patterns small patches lighter greenish discoloration surface.