Caption

Denarius of Septimius Severus (Roman emperor, 146–211). Obverse: laureate head of Septimius Severus facing right, inscription SEVERVS PIVS AVG, beaded (pearl) rim. Reverse: two prisoners seated facing each other with hands tied behind their backs beneath a trophy, inscription PARTMAXP MTRPVIIII, beaded rim. Roman, ca. 201. Silver coin, diameter ~18.5–19.0 mm, weight 2.95 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_305

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Keywords

Denarius Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 Obverse laureate head facing right inscription SEVERVS PIVS AVG beaded pearl rim Reverse two prisoners seated hands tied backs beneath trophy inscription PARTMAXP MTRPVIIII beaded rim Roman ca 201 Silver coin diameter ~18.5–19.0 mm weight 2.95 g round metallic object worn uneven edge dull silver-gray surface showing raised central figure flanked two curved shapes standing smaller crouching figures rendered low-relief visible scratches patina object set plain white background visible colors silver-gray white.