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Denarius, silver coin (210 CE). Obverse: Head of Septimius Severus (Roman emperor, 146–211) in a laurel wreath facing right; legend SEVERVS PIVS AUG; pearl rim. Reverse: Naked Jupiter in a cloak stands frontally with head turned left, holding a thunderbolt in his right hand and a long scepter in his left; a small figure with outstretched arms stands on either side of him; legend PM TR P X VIII COS II I P P; pearl rim. Iconography: Jupiter, scepter, thunderbolt. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Diameter about 17.5–18.5 mm; weight 2.54 g.

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Keywords

Denarius silver coin 210 Ce Obverse Head Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 laurel wreath facing right legend SEVERVS PIVS AUG pearl rim Reverse Naked Jupiter cloak stands frontally head turned left holding thunderbolt right hand long scepter small figure outstretched arms stands side legend PM TR P X VIII COS II I P P Iconography Jupiter scepter Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.54 g round metallic coin worn surface showing engraved profile bearded man textured hair facial features visible coin silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter highlights irregular edges surface wear set plain white background.