Caption

Denarius (with a hole). Obverse: Head of Septimius Severus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription L SEPT SEV PE - RT AVG IMP III. Reverse: Naked Liber stands left, holds a jug in his right hand and a thyrsus in his left; at his feet on the left a panther sits, inscription LIBERO - PATRI. Iconography: Liber (mythology), panthers, jugs, thyrsi. Septimius Severus (Roman emperor, 146–211). Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A73_142

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Rights managed

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31.6Mb (2.5Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3326 x 3326 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius hole Obverse Head Septimius Severus laurel wreath facing right inscription L SEPT SEV PE - RT AVG IMP III Reverse Naked Liber stands left holds jug right hand thyrsus feet panther sits inscription LIBERO - PATRI Iconography Liber mythology panthers jugs thyrsi Roman emperor 146–211 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.80 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven edge small punched hole near top showing raised profile face partial relief textured patterned background surface displays areas shine dullness visible scratches indentations predominant colors silver gray darker tarnished brown.