Caption

Denarius, emperor standing in front of a tripod; Septimius Severus (Roman Emperor, 146–211) — iconography: tripods. Obv.: SEVERVSAVG PARTMAX — Head of Septimius Severus with laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim. Rev.: RESTITVTOR VRBIS — Emperor in a laurel wreath and military dress 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, pearl rim. Date: 200–201. Culture/Period: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Diameter: 18.0–18.5 mm. Weight: 2.36 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_261

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Keywords

Denarius emperor standing front tripod Septimius Severus Roman Emperor 146–211 iconography tripods Obv. Severvsavg Partmax Head laurel wreath facing right pearl rim Rev. Restitvtor Vrbis Emperor military dress cloak left shoulder stands straight head turned left right hand holds patera burning tripod left hand spear point downwards Date 200–201 Culture Period Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Object type material coin denarius Diameter 18.0–18.5 mm Weight 2.36 g round metallic object worn textured surface sits white background object primarily gray darker lighter silver tones showing uneven patina small nicks edge surface bears raised circular border central raised depiction standing human figure holding long vertical staff hand extending short pedestal- structure figure wear draped clothing armor visible folds rim features series small dots areas shallow relief perimeter appearance age subtle shadows emphasizing relief details.