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Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Septimius Severus

200-201

Roman, minted in Rome

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Septimius Severus, facing to the right. On the back (reverse), the emperor is shown sacrificing on a lighted tripod.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium