Caption

Denarius of Septimius Severus (146–211; Roman emperor 193–211), 196–197. Obverse: Head of Septimius Severus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 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 throne arm, inscription SECVRITAS -, all around. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0–16.5 mm, weight 3.99 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_185

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Keywords

Denarius Septimius Severus 146–211 Roman emperor 193–211 196–197 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription L SEPT SEV PERT - AVG Mp Viii Reverse Securitas seated throne left holding globe outstretched right hand resting throne arm inscription SECVRITAS - Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 3.99 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn irregular edge showing carved scene low relief carving depicts seated figure simple chair holding round object outstretched hand second form nearby animal another element rendered shallow incised lines surface weathered texture scratches small pits predominant color muted silver-gray slightly darker gray shadows recessed areas faint lighter highlights raised surfaces background object plain white.