Description

Septimius Severus, A.D. 193-211.

AR denarius, struck at Rome.

Obverse: Laureate head right.

Legend: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII.

Reverse: Genius, naked, standing left sacrificing out of patera in right hand over garlanded and lighted altar, left, and holding corn-ears in left hand.

Silver, 3.36g, 21.5mm.

Grade: Obverse, Very fine, reverse Fine.

Reference: S-6335.

Septimius Severus died at York on February 4th, A.D. 211.