

Septimius Severus (193-211). AR Denarius, Laodicea ad Mare mint, 198 AD. Obv. L SEP SEVERVS PER AVG P M IMP XI. Laureate head right. Rev. [VI]CT AVGG COS II PP. Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. RIC IV 499; C. 695. 3.48 g. 18.50 mm. An outstanding example, sharply struck, from masterly engraved and fresh dies. Lovely iridescent tone, with blue and reddish highlights. Good EF.