Caption

Denarius; Roman deities; Mars; Septimius Severus (Roman emperor, 146–211) — iconography. Obverse: LSEPTSEVAVGIMP XIPART, head of Septimius Severus with laurel wreath facing right, pearl border. Reverse: MAR, TORI, Mars standing right, stripped to the waist, resting his right hand on a round shield, holding a spear in his left hand, pearl border. Date: 198–200. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 17.5 mm; weight 3.05 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_218

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Keywords

Denarius Roman deities Mars Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 iconography Obverse Lseptsevavgimp Xipart head laurel wreath facing right pearl border Reverse Mar Tori standing stripped waist resting right hand round shield holding spear left hand Date 198–200 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.05 g round worn metallic object dark gray surface lighter gray highlights object faint raised outline humanlike figure standing pose suggestion draped clothing slightly irregular edge surface scratches small pits subtle brownish discolorations areas.