Caption

Denarius depicting standing emperor and tripod iconography; Septimius Severus (Roman emperor, 146–211). Obverse: SEVERVS PIVS AVG — head of Septimius Severus with laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: VOTAS V SCEPT A XX — the emperor in priestly attire stands upright with head turned left, holding a patera over a burning tripod in his right hand and a scroll in his left, pearl rim. Date: 201–210 CE. Roman Empire. Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0–18.5 mm; weight 2.51 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A73_347

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45.2Mb (3.3Mb) / 13.3in x 13.3in / 3976 x 3976 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius depicting standing emperor tripod iconography Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 Obverse Severvs Pivs Avg head laurel wreath facing right pearl rim Reverse Votas V Scept Xx emperor priestly attire stands upright turned left holding patera burning tripod right hand scroll Date 201–210 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.51 g image single round coin worn surface raised profile person surrounded raised border ring faint decorative marks coin metallic shades silver gray areas darker patina slight discoloration background plain white.