Coin of Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome from Pautalia Artist: Unknown
Mint: Pautalia (Thrace)
Ruler: Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 146–211, ruled 193–211

196–98

Numismatics

By appointment, Pratt Study Room
Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

18.82 g, 6:00, 33.4 mm

Credit Line

Promised gift of Ben Lee Damsky

Loan number

ILE2013.17.282

Geography

Made in Pautalia, Thrace

Culture

Roman

Period

2nd century

Classification

Numismatics

Disclaimer

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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: Laureate, cuirassed bust right from rear, legend mostly obscure

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: Herakles standing right, his knees bent and leaning forward, holding Kerberos by a leg-lock about his neck. His right hand is extended backward and down as he tightens a rope (not seen) while his left elbow digs into the creature's shoulder and holds him in place
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

coins

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