Caption

Sestertius; obverse: head of Septimius Severus with laurel wreath facing right; reverse: personification of Africa wearing an elephant skin on her head, standing facing right, lifting her robe on her shoulder with her left hand; lion at her feet facing right; marks SC on sides. Roman Empire, 193–195 CE. Bronze coin, diameter ~26.5–28.0 mm, weight 17.97 g. Inscription on obverse illegible.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A73_154

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Rights managed

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31.9Mb (3.8Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3338 x 3338 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius obverse head Septimius Severus laurel wreath facing right reverse personification Africa wearing elephant skin standing lifting robe shoulder left hand lion feet marks SC sides Roman Empire 193–195 Ce Bronze coin diameter ~26.5–28.0 mm weight 17.97 g Inscription obverse illegible round worn metal object uneven textured surface showing mix dark brown rusty orange gray tones irregular patches lighter darker areas slightly raised rim edge.