Caption

Denarius (subaerate) depicting personifications; Septimius Severus (Roman Emperor, 146–211). Obverse: Head of Septimius Severus with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'L SEPT SE, RT - AVG IMP I' all around. Reverse: Genius half-naked standing left, holding a patera above a lit altar in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription 'GE - N - - SPR' all around. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.90 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_161

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Keywords

Denarius subaerate depicting personifications Septimius Severus Roman Emperor 146–211 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription L Sept Se Rt - Avg Imp I Reverse Genius half-naked standing left holding patera lit altar right hand cornucopia left Ge - N - - Spr Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.90 g axis 180° worn circular object irregular edge showing textured scratched surface shades gray silver brown hints greenish-blue raised recessed areas suggesting embossed design faint central figure shape set plain white background.