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Denarius, Roman deities; Mars; Septimius Severus (Roman emperor, 146–211) — iconography. Obv.: L. SEPT. SEV. AVG. IMP. XI PART. MAX. Head of Septimius Severus in a laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim. Rev.: MARTI VICTORI. Mars standing right, stripped to the waist, resting his right hand on a round shield, holding a spear in his left hand, pearl rim. 198–200 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0 mm, weight 3.01 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_215

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Keywords

Denarius Roman deities Mars Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 iconography Obv. L Sept Sev Avg Imp Xi Part Max Head laurel wreath facing right pearl rim Rev. Marti Victori standing stripped waist resting right hand round shield holding spear left hand 198–200 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.01 g round worn metallic object textured surface showing embossed figure standing pose holding long thin object hand curved object object silver-gray darker gray areas subtle brownish discoloration edge slightly irregular rim.