- Very Rare dated Emperor Septimius Severus Roman Empire bronze sestertius coin.
- 24.60g, approx 28mm, issued 194 CE from Rome Mint, RIC 669 (R2), Foss 7.
- Historic emission issued 194 CE to honor Hercules and Bacchus, patron gods of Sererus' home, Lepcis Magna in North Africa to invoke their aid against Niger.
- Certified by NGC to VG.
- Obverse: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP III, laureate head of emperor facing right.
- Reverse: DIS AVSPICIB TR P II COS II P P / S C, Hercules and Bacchus standing left side by side, Hercules holding club and lion skin, Bacchus holding cup and thyrsus, at feet panther.
- Hercules is the son of Jupiter and the mortal Alcmena. Hercules is famous for his strength and for his numerous far-ranging adventures.
- Bacchus is a Roman god primarily associated with wine, agriculture, and fertility. He was also the patron of the arts and the protector of the theater.
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