Caption

Denarius, Roman deities; Mars; Septimius Severus (Roman emperor, 146–211) — iconography. Obv.: SEVPERT AVGIMP, head of Septimius Severus with laurel wreath facing right. Rev.: PMTRPIII C OSIIPP, naked Mars in helmet and cloak on shoulders strides right, carries a lance in right hand and a panoply in left. Pearl rim. Date: 194–198. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.5–18.0 mm. Weight 3.00 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A73_165

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (3.1Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Roman deities Mars Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 iconography Obv. Sevpert Avgimp head laurel wreath facing right Rev. Pmtrpiii C Osiipp naked Mars helmet cloak shoulders strides right carries lance right hand panoply left Pearl rim Date 194–198 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 17.5–18.0 mm Weight 3.00 g round metallic object worn uneven surface central raised relief depicting human- figure dynamic stance holding elongated object object areas darker tarnish lighter highlights textured rim irregular edges shades silver gray muted brown.