Caption

Denarius, Roman deities; Septimius Severus (Roman emperor, 146–211) — iconography: Minerva (mythology). Obv.: L. SEPT. SEV. PERTAVG. IMP. VII. Head of Septimius Severus in a laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim. Rev.: COS. II P P. Minerva standing facing left, holding a spear and a round shield diagonally downwards, pearl rim. Date: 194–198. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin. Diameter 16.5–17.0 mm. Weight 1.97 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_172

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Roman deities Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 iconography Minerva mythology Obv. L Sept Sev Pertavg Imp Vii Head laurel wreath facing right pearl rim Rev. Cos Ii P P Minerva standing left holding spear round shield diagonally downwards Date 194–198 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Diameter 16.5–17.0 mm Weight 1.97 g single round object uneven worn surface sits white background colors include dark brown gray small areas lighter gray rust- brown object irregular edges shallow circular depressions raised spots central circular raised area surrounding textured markings giving rough weathered appearance.