Caption

Denarius of Septimius Severus (Roman emperor, 146–211). Obverse: laureate head of Septimius Severus facing right, legend 'SEVERVSAVG' and beaded rim. Reverse: emperor in military dress standing left, holding a patera above a tripod in his raised right hand and a spear in his left, beaded rim. Dating: 200–201. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter ~18.0–19.0 mm; weight 2.51 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_487

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (3.1Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 Obverse laureate head facing right legend Severvsavg beaded rim Reverse emperor military dress standing left holding patera tripod raised right hand spear Dating 200–201 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter ~18.0–19.0 mm weight 2.51 g worn round object uneven edge predominantly gray darker gray black patches showing faint raised figure standing holding something areas lighter gray highlighting worn relief subtle surface texture.