Caption

Denarius, Septimius Severus (Roman emperor; 146–211) — iconography: trophies, prisoners. Obverse: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, head of Septimius Severus in a laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: PART MAXP MTR P VIIII, two prisoners with their hands tied behind their backs, facing each other, sitting on the ground under a trophy, pearl rim. Date: 201. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin. Diameter 18.5–19.0 mm. Weight 2.95 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_304

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Keywords

Denarius Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 iconography trophies prisoners Obverse Severvs Pivs Avg head laurel wreath facing right pearl rim Reverse Part Maxp Mtr P Viiii two prisoners hands tied backs sitting ground under trophy Date 201 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 18.5–19.0 mm Weight 2.95 g circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised sculpted relief relief depicts profile person curly hair facial hair facing surrounded decorative border additional motifs edge object irregular edges small cracks variations surface sheen patina visible colors shades silver gray darker gray tones.