Denarius, emperor standing before a tripod. Septimius Severus (Roman emperor; 146–211). Obverse: SEVERVSAVG PARTMAX — Head of Septimius Severus with a laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: RESTITVTOR VRBIS — The emperor stands naked, facing forward with head turned left; in his right hand he holds a patera above a burning tripod, in his left hand a long scepter, pearl rim. Date: 200–201. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin: diameter 18.0–19.0 mm; weight 3.45 g.
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Denarius, emperor standing before a tripod. Septimius Severus (Roman emperor; 146–211). Obverse: SEVERVSAVG PARTMAX — Head of Septimius Severus with a laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: RESTITVTOR VRBIS — The emperor stands naked, facing forward with head turned left; in his right hand he holds a patera above a burning tripod, in his left hand a long scepter, pearl rim. Date: 200–201. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin: diameter 18.0–19.0 mm; weight 3.45 g.

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Denarius emperor standing tripod Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 Obverse Severvsavg Partmax Head laurel wreath facing right pearl rim Reverse Restitvtor Vrbis emperor stands naked facing forward head turned left right hand holds patera burning tripod left hand long scepter Date 200–201 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 18.0–19.0 mm weight 3.45 g single round coin worn edges sits white background showing raised profile relief curly hair floral laurel- wreath surface textured pitted areas wear irregularities color silvery-gray darker gray tarnish brownish spots.

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