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Denarius; Roman deities; Liber (mythology); animals; panthers; Septimius Severus (Roman emperor, 146–211) — iconography; thyrsi. Obverse: RTAVGIMP, head of Septimius Severus with a laurel wreath right, pearl rim. Reverse: LIBERO PATRI, naked Liber stands facing left, holding a patera in his right hand and a thyrsus in his left, with a panther at his left. Date: 194–198. Culture/place: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Medium: coin. Diameter: 16.0–17.0 mm. Weight: 2.80 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_141

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Keywords

Denarius Roman deities Liber mythology animals panthers Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 iconography thyrsi Obverse Rtavgimp head laurel wreath right pearl rim Reverse Libero Patri naked Liber stands facing left holding patera right hand thyrsus panther Date 194–198 Culture place Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Medium coin Diameter 16.0–17.0 mm Weight 2.80 g round metallic object worn uneven edge shown white background surface mostly gray darker lighter gray variations subtle brownish tones object bears raised simplified human figure standing long staff figure staff appearing slightly lighter gray relief darker gray field low-relief shapes partial ring shallow marks near rim color surrounding surface texture smooth places slightly pitted scratched lighting creates soft highlights gentle shadows emphasize raised design.