Denarius of Septimius Severus (Roman Emperor, 146–211). Obverse: Head of Septimius Severus in a laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim; inscription 'SEVERVS AVG PART MAX'. Reverse: Emperor in a laurel wreath and military dress with cloak over his left shoulder, standing with head turned left; in his right hand he holds a patera above a burning tripod, in his left hand a spear pointing downwards; pearl rim; legend 'RESTITVTOR VRBIS'. Rome, 200–201 CE. Coin; diameter ~16.5–19.5 mm, weight 2.90 g.
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Denarius of Septimius Severus (Roman Emperor, 146–211). Obverse: Head of Septimius Severus in a laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim; inscription 'SEVERVS AVG PART MAX'. Reverse: Emperor in a laurel wreath and military dress with cloak over his left shoulder, standing with head turned left; in his right hand he holds a patera above a burning tripod, in his left hand a spear pointing downwards; pearl rim; legend 'RESTITVTOR VRBIS'. Rome, 200–201 CE. Coin; diameter ~16.5–19.5 mm, weight 2.90 g.

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Denarius Septimius Severus Roman Emperor 146–211 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right pearl rim inscription Severvs Avg Part Max Reverse Emperor military dress cloak left shoulder standing head turned left right hand holds patera burning tripod left hand spear pointing downwards legend Restitvtor Vrbis Rome 200–201 Ce Coin diameter ~16.5–19.5 mm weight 2.90 g circular metallic object uneven edge showing wear small chips displaying raised profile bearded man curly hair laurel- wreath surrounded textured background faint raised decorative marks colors visible include silver-gray darker gray tones small areas brownish rust subtle darker shadowing.

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