Caption

Denarius, Septimius Severus (Roman emperor; 146–211). Obverse: laureate head of Septimius Severus facing right, inscription 'SEVERVS PIVS AVG', beaded border. Reverse: trophy above two prisoners seated facing each other with hands tied behind their backs, inscription 'PART MAX PM TR P VIIII', beaded border. Roman Empire, 201 CE. Silver coin; diameter approx. 17.5–19.5 mm, weight 3.22 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_317

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Keywords

Denarius Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 Obverse laureate head facing right inscription Severvs Pivs Avg beaded border Reverse trophy two prisoners seated hands tied backs Part Max Pm Tr P Viiii Roman Empire 201 Ce Silver coin diameter approx 17.5–19.5 mm weight 3.22 g weathered round coin rough uneven edge patina gray silver tones showing lighter highlights darker gray areas coin's surface features central raised vertical element flanked smaller shapes two human- figures side rendered shallow relief faint dots form border near rim appearance metallic subtle brownish-gray spots areas wear.