Caption

Denarius of Septimius Severus (Roman emperor, 146–211). Obverse: head of Septimius Severus in a laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim, inscription 'SEVERVS PIVS AVG'. Reverse: two prisoners with hands tied behind their backs, facing each other, sitting on the ground under a trophy, pearl rim, inscription 'PARTMAXP MTRPVIIII'. Roman Empire, dated 201. Coin: silver, diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.05 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A73_307

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Keywords

Denarius Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right pearl rim inscription Severvs Pivs Avg Reverse two prisoners hands tied backs sitting ground under trophy Partmaxp Mtrpviiii Roman Empire dated 201 Coin silver diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.05 g round worn metallic object uneven edge shown white background primarily dark gray lighter gray highlights faint raised shapes shallow indentations form indistinct central motif rough perimeter texture subtle variations tone small patches surface slightly lighter darker.