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Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Septimius Severus

200-201
Silver

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

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.

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