Caption

Denarius, silver coin depicting trophies and prisoners; Emperor Septimius Severus (146–211). Obverse: SEVERVS PIVS AVG — head of Septimius Severus in a laurel wreath facing right, beaded edge. Reverse: PART MAX P M TR P V III — two prisoners with hands tied behind their backs, facing each other, seated on the ground beneath a trophy, beaded edge. Date: 201. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin diameter ~18.5–19.5 mm; weight 3.49 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A73_301

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Keywords

Denarius silver coin depicting trophies prisoners Emperor Septimius Severus 146–211 Obverse Severvs Pivs Avg head Septimius Severus laurel wreath facing right beaded edge Reverse Part Max P M Tr P V Iii two prisoners hands tied backs seated ground beneath trophy Date 201 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter ~18.5–19.5 mm weight 3.49 g round worn object metallic gray surface showing raised central design textured rim containing irregular chips scratches object sits plain white background displays subtle variations darker lighter gray across surface.