Septimius Severus (193-211). AR Denarius. Laodicea mint, 196-197 AD. Obv. L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII. Laureate head right. Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG. Providentia standing left, holding wand over globe and sceptre. RIC IV 491a; C. 592. 3.14 g. 18.50 mm. Superb portrait. A very attractive example, well centred and prettily toned. Good VF.