Caption

Denarius of Septimius Severus (Roman emperor, 146–211). Obverse: SEVERVS PIVS AVG — head of Septimius Severus in a laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: PART MAX, TR P VIIII — two prisoners with hands tied behind their backs, facing each other, seated on the ground under a trophy, pearl rim. Roman Empire, 201. Coin: diameter 18.5 mm, weight 3.21 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_311

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Keywords

Denarius Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 Obverse Severvs Pivs Avg head laurel wreath facing right pearl rim Reverse Part Max Tr P Viiii two prisoners hands tied backs seated ground under trophy Roman Empire 201 Coin diameter 18.5 mm weight 3.21 g round metallic object textured worn surface showing central raised design symmetrical forms include vertical elements curved shapes edges irregular beaded inner border surface coloration primarily gray areas darker lighter gray subtle brownish tones.