Septimius Severus A.D. 193-211, AR Denarius, Rome mint.

Description

Roman Empire.

Septimius Severus, A.D.193-211.

Denarius, Rome mint.

Obverse: Laureate bust to the right.

Legend: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP IIII, (Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax Augustus, Imperator Septimum.)

Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right.

Lettering: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VII

Reverse: Minerva standing left with spear and round shield.

Legend: P M TR P II COS II PP

Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.

Silver, 2.69g, 16mm.

Catalogue: RIC IV-I-49.

Grade: VF, Reverse Fine.