Medallion of Emperor Septimius Severus

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Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
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Medallions with designs similar to coins could be worn as a symbol of allegiance, or given as prestigious gifts. They were specifically intended to be attractive, as display or presentation pieces. Copper alloy medallion of Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus Augustus, reigned 193-211 CE), depicting the Emperor as a military commander. From Rome, Italy, circa 195 CE. (The British Museum, London).

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Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.

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Amin, O. S. M. (2016, October 19). Medallion of Emperor Septimius Severus. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5939/medallion-of-emperor-septimius-severus/

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Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Medallion of Emperor Septimius Severus." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 19 Oct 2016. Web. 21 Feb 2025.

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