Caption

Denarius of Septimius Severus (Roman emperor, 146–211). Obverse: head of Septimius Severus in laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim, inscription 'SEVERVS PIVSAVG'. Reverse: two prisoners with their hands tied behind their backs, facing each other, seated on the ground under a trophy, pearl rim, inscription 'PARTMAXPM TRPVIIII'. Roman Empire, 201. Coin; diameter 17.5–19.5 mm, weight 3.22 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_316

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Keywords

Denarius Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right pearl rim inscription Severvs Pivsavg Reverse two prisoners hands tied backs seated ground under trophy Partmaxpm Trpviiii Roman Empire 201 Coin diameter 17.5–19.5 mm weight 3.22 g round worn metallic object textured silver-gray surface showing raised profile bearded human head surrounded faint raised shapes worn edges background plain white.