Caption

Denarius depicting Roman deities: Obverse: head of Septimius Severus with laurel wreath facing right, inscription EPTSEVPERTAVGIMP. Reverse: naked Mars in helmet and cloak on shoulders striding right, carries a lance in right hand and panoply in left, inscription PMTRP C, pearl rim. Date: 194–198 CE, Rome. Material: coin (denarius). Diameter: 17.5–18.0 mm. Weight: 3.28 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_167

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Keywords

Denarius depicting Roman deities Obverse head Septimius Severus laurel wreath facing right inscription EPTSEVPERTAVGIMP Reverse naked Mars helmet cloak shoulders striding carries lance right hand panoply left inscription PMTRP C pearl rim Date 194–198 Ce Rome Material coin denarius Diameter 17.5–18.0 mm Weight 3.28 g circular metallic object irregular edge shown white background featuring raised central relief depicting standing human- figure outstretched arms elongated lower body surrounded worn shallow markings rim visible colors include shades silver gray off-white.