Septimius Severus Denarius 197 A.D.

Description

SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS, A.D. 193-211.

Denarius A.D. 197-198, Rome mint. (RIC120c, C694).

Obverse: Laureate bust right.

Legend: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP X

Reverse: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and Palm.

Legend: VICT AVGG COS II PP.

Silver, 2.61g, 17mm.

Grade: Obverse EF, slightly off center, fantastic portrait.

Reverse, gFine-aVF, some dirt at the top, reverse die for this type is often worn.