Caption

Denarius; emperor on horseback; Septimius Severus (Roman emperor, 146–211). Obverse: SEVERVS PIVS AVG — Head of Septimius Severus in a laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: ADVENTAVGG — Emperor in military garb on horseback with raised forelegs, right hand raised, holding a scepter in his left; in front of the horse stands a soldier turned left, holding a vexillum in his right hand and the horse's bridle in his left, pearl rim. Date: 201–210. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Medium: silver coin (denarius). Diameter: 18.0–18.5 mm. Weight: 2.93 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_319

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Keywords

Denarius emperor horseback Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 Obverse Severvs Pivs Avg Head laurel wreath facing right pearl rim Reverse Adventavgg Emperor military garb raised forelegs right hand raised holding scepter left front horse stands soldier turned left vexillum right hand horse's bridle Date 201–210 Place Rome Roman Empire Medium silver coin denarius Diameter 18.0–18.5 mm Weight 2.93 g small round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised central scene figure seated animal two standing figures side rendered shallow relief edge repeating beaded border metal displays weathered silver-gray color darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised portions.