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A work made of bronze.

Coin Portraying Emperor Septimius Severus

193-211

Roman

Rome

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of emperor Septimius Severus, facing to the right. On the back (reverse), two serpants are entwined around two torches.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium