Caption

Denarius of Septimius Severus (146–211; Roman emperor 193–211), 196–197. Obverse: Head of Septimius Severus in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'L SEPT SEV PERT - AVG, MP VIII' all around. Reverse: Securitas seated on a throne facing left, holding a globe in his outstretched right hand and resting his left on the armrest, legend 'SECVRITAS -' all around. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: silver; diameter ~16.0–16.5 mm; weight 3.99 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A73_184

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.9Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Septimius Severus 146–211 Roman emperor 193–211 196–197 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend L Sept Sev Pert - Avg Mp Viii Reverse Securitas seated throne left holding globe outstretched right hand resting armrest Secvritas - Roman Empire Rome Coin silver diameter ~16.0–16.5 mm weight 3.99 g axis 180° round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile bearded male figure surrounded decorative raised elements irregular outer edge object primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows slight highlights.