Caption

Denarius, emperor standing before a tripod. Septimius Severus (Roman emperor; 146–211). Obv.: SEVERVSAVG PARTMAX — Head of Septimius Severus with a laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim. Rev.: 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). Coin. Diameter: 18.0–19.0 mm. Weight: 3.45 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A73_271

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (3.4Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius emperor standing tripod Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 Obv. Severvsavg Partmax Head laurel wreath facing right pearl rim Rev. 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 Coin Diameter 18.0–19.0 mm Weight 3.45 g round worn metallic object rough pitted surface showing raised irregular figure center worn details edges object shades gray dark silver small patches darker brownish-gray background plain white.