Caption

Denarius, obverse: head of Septimius Severus with laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim, inscription ERVS PIVSAVG. Reverse: personification of Africa wearing an elephant skin on her head and a long robe, standing frontally with head turned right, holding a robe in her left hand; a lion stands at her feet facing right, inscription AF, CA. Roman Empire, reign of Septimius Severus, 201–210. Coin; diameter ~18.5–19.0 mm, weight 2.35 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A73_312

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius obverse head Septimius Severus laurel wreath facing right pearl rim inscription ERVS PIVSAVG Reverse personification Africa wearing elephant skin long robe standing frontally head turned right holding robe left hand lion stands feet inscription AF Ca Roman Empire reign 201–210 Coin diameter ~18.5–19.0 mm weight 2.35 g worn round metallic object grayish-silver surface showing raised profile bearded person relief surrounded decorative border ring small raised elements metal darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised portions irregular edges small chip side.