Caption

Denarius, Septimius Severus (Roman Emperor; 146–211) — Obverse: SEVERVSAVG PARTMAX. Head of Septimius Severus with laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: RESTITVTOR VRBIS. Emperor in laurel wreath and military dress with cloak over his left shoulder stands upright, head turned left; in his right hand he holds a patera above a burning tripod, in his left hand a spear with the point downwards, pearl rim. Date: 200–201. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin: diameter 18.5 mm, weight 2.79 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_268

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Keywords

Denarius Septimius Severus Roman Emperor 146–211 Obverse Severvsavg Partmax Head laurel wreath facing right pearl rim Reverse Restitvtor Vrbis Emperor military dress cloak left shoulder stands upright head turned left right hand holds patera burning tripod left hand spear point downwards Date 200–201 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 18.5 mm weight 2.79 g circular metal object worn uneven edge showing profile relief bearded figure surrounded raised rim decorative elements surface varied textures areas wear patina visible colors include shades gray silver brown green hints reddish tones.