Caption

Denarius of Septimius Severus (Roman emperor, 146–211). Obverse: laureate head of Septimius Severus facing right, inscription 'SEVERVS PIVS AVG', beaded rim. Reverse: two prisoners with hands tied behind their backs, seated facing each other under a trophy, inscription 'PARTMAXP M TRP VIIII', beaded rim. Roman Empire, 201. Coin: diameter ~17–19 mm, weight 2.48 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A73_309

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Rights managed

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50.5Mb (3.2Mb) / 14.0in x 14.0in / 4200 x 4200 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 Obverse laureate head facing right inscription Severvs Pivs Avg beaded rim Reverse two prisoners hands tied backs seated facing under trophy Partmaxp M Trp Viiii Roman Empire 201 Coin diameter ~17–19 mm weight 2.48 g circular metallic object weathered uneven surface predominantly grey color showing central raised design sculpted textured relief design includes vertical central figure rounded elements side smaller shapes lower edge surrounded slightly irregular rim background lighter darker grey variations.