Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_479

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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 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription L SEPT SE Ota P - Vbli Reverse standing front tripod holding paterae scrolls iconography tripods Date circa 196–197 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Material coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.47 g axis 180° circular metallic object weathered uneven edge textured pitted surface showing varying shades gray darker gray raised central area features worn low-relief human figure standing facing slightly side arm extended resting body suggestion draped clothing perimeter shallow border raised dots irregular indentations object casts faint shadows plain white background.