Caption

Denarius of Septimius Severus (Roman Emperor, 146–211). Obverse: head of Septimius Severus with laurel wreath facing right, inscription L SEPT SE — AVG IMP V. Reverse: trophy with two prisoners seated back-to-back on shields, inscription PART ADIAB; additional marks/incisions OS II P, 195. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.35 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A73_177

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58.0Mb (3.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Septimius Severus Roman Emperor 146–211 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription L SEPT SE Avg Imp V Reverse trophy two prisoners seated back- -back shields inscription PART ADIAB additional marks incisions OS II P 195 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 3.35 g axis 180° round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile bearded head curled hair headband object irregular edges small dents faint raised decorative patterns shapes profile visible colors shades silver gray darker gray tarnish.