Caption

Denarius, Septimius Severus (146–211; Roman emperor 193–211), issuer: Septimius Severus. Obverse: Head of Septimius Severus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscriptions L S, SE, AV, all around. Reverse: Victoria walking left, holding a wreath in her right hand and a palm in her left, inscriptions RP - IIII - C, - S II -, all around. Iconography: Roman deities, wreaths, palm branches, Victoria (mythology). Date: 196–197. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.24 g, axis 0 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_002

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Keywords

Denarius Septimius Severus 146–211 Roman emperor 193–211 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscriptions L S Se Av Reverse Victoria walking left holding wreath right hand palm inscriptions RP - IIII - C - S Ii - Iconography Roman deities wreaths palm branches mythology Date 196–197 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type coin denarius Measurements diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.24 g axis 0 degrees round worn metallic object raised profile person's head relief showing curly hair facial features side view surface textured uneven scratches small dents object displays shades silver gray small areas darker gray faint hint bluish discoloration near edge background plain white.