Caption

Denarius; obverse: Head of Septimius Severus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscribed L SEPT SEV PERT - VG IMP V; reverse: Minerva stands left, holding a spear in her right hand pointing forward and down and a round shield in her left, inscribed P M TR P III - COS II P; Septimius Severus (Roman emperor, 146–211); Roman Empire, 27 BC–476; coin; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm; weight 2.90 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A73_171

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (1.9Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius obverse Head Septimius Severus laurel wreath facing right inscribed L SEPT SEV PERT - VG IMP V reverse Minerva stands left holding spear right hand pointing forward down round shield inscribed P M TR P III - COS II P Roman emperor 146–211 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.90 g axis 180° worn round metallic object rough uneven surface edges showing raised circular shape near center connected vertical raised element extends bottom object displays varying shades gray darker gray areas subtle greenish-gray spots set plain white background.