Caption

Denarius of Septimius Severus (Roman emperor, 146–211). Obverse: head of Septimius Severus in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'SEVERVS PIVS AVG', pearl rim. Reverse: two prisoners with hands tied behind their backs, seated and facing each other beneath a trophy, inscription 'PART MAX P M TR P VIIII', pearl rim. Roman Empire, c. 201. Silver coin; diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.05 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_306

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Keywords

Denarius Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription Severvs Pivs Avg pearl rim Reverse two prisoners hands tied backs seated beneath trophy Part Max P M Tr P Viiii Roman Empire c 201 Silver coin diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.05 g round metallic object uneven edge primarily gray dark gray color showing raised profile relief facing curly hair beard surface areas lighter darker gray wear texture faint raised shapes perimeter suggesting decorative patterned elements.