- Roman Empire silver denarius, 3.26g, minted 200 CE, RIC 138 (rated as scarce), RSC 576, Foss 43 (attributed to 200 CE).
- Emperor Septimius Severus, victor in the Civil Wars following the death of Commodus. Established the Severan Dynasty.
- Certified by NGC to Ch AU, toned with lustrous surfaces.
- Historic emmission for the Emperor's return to Rome from the East, with prayers for his safe return. Issued during the joint reign of Severus and Caracalla.
- Remarkable detail with the emperor on horseback!
- Obverse: L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX, laureate bust of emperor right.
- Reverse: PROFECT AVGG FEL, Severus holding spear on horse prancing right.