Caption

Denarius, standing emperor (iconographic), tripod (iconographic). Septimius Severus (Roman emperor; 146–211) — iconography. Obverse: SEVERVS PIVS AVG — Head of Septimius Severus with laurel wreath facing right; pearl rim. Reverse: VOT A S V S? CE PT A XX — The emperor in priestly attire stands straight with his head turned to the left; in his right hand he holds a patera over a burning tripod, in his left hand a scroll; pearl rim. Date: 201–210. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin. Diameter: 18.0–18.5 mm. Weight: 2.51 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A73_348

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45.2Mb (3.2Mb) / 13.3in x 13.3in / 3976 x 3976 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius standing emperor iconographic tripod Septimius Severus Roman emperor 146–211 iconography Obverse Severvs Pivs Avg Head laurel wreath facing right pearl rim Reverse Vot S V S Ce Pt Xx emperor priestly attire stands straight head turned left right hand holds patera burning tripod left hand scroll Date 201–210 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 18.0–18.5 mm Weight 2.51 g round metallic object worn uneven edge showing chips indentations predominantly silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas raised central design features standing robed figure profile holding long vertical object small raised platform altar another small object ring raised decorative elements encircles figure creating border varied texture surface scratches wear areas lighter silver metal exposed.