Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Septimius Severus
Ancient Roman
200–201
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
portraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
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.
