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Denarius, Septimius Severus (Roman Emperor; 146–211) — Obverse: Head of Septimius Severus with a laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim; inscription SEVERVS AVG PART MAX. Reverse: The emperor in a laurel wreath and military attire with a cloak over his left shoulder stands straight, head turned left; in his right hand he holds a patera above a burning tripod, in his left hand he holds a spear with the point downwards; inscription RESTITVTOR VRBIS, pearl rim. Date: 200–201. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin: dia. 20.0 mm, weight 3.20 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_254

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Keywords

Denarius Septimius Severus Roman Emperor 146–211 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right pearl rim inscription SEVERVS AVG PART MAX Reverse emperor military attire cloak left shoulder stands straight head turned left right hand holds patera burning tripod left hand spear point downwards inscription RESTITVTOR VRBIS Date 200–201 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin dia 20.0 mm weight 3.20 g round metallic object worn uneven edge shown white background surface silvery gray darker gray shadows lighter highlights featuring raised profile human head relief curly hair beard decorative band ribbon textured border encircles central design areas small cracks surface wear.