Caption

Denarius of Septimius Severus (146–211; Roman emperor 193–211). Obverse: head of Septimius Severus with laurel wreath facing right, inscribed 'L SEPT SE, OTA P - VBLI' (all around). Reverse: emperor standing in front of a tripod, holding paterae and scrolls — iconography of Septimius Severus; tripods. Date: 196–197. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 2.47 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_478

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Keywords

Denarius Septimius Severus 146–211 Roman emperor 193–211 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscribed L Sept Se Ota P - Vbli Reverse standing front tripod holding paterae scrolls iconography tripods Date 196–197 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.47 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven edge raised central relief person's bust profile showing textured hair facial features surface varied shading slightly rough aged texture Visible colors include silver gray dark gray hints brown.