Outstanding Septimius Severus


Septimius Severus (193-211). AR Denarius, c. 204 AD. Obv. SEVERVS PIVS AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. VICTORIA PART MAX. Victory rushing left holding wreath and palm-branch. RIC IV 295; C. 744. 3.78 g. 19 mm. Superb example, virtually as struck. Lovely iridescent patina. Minor flan crack. EF/Good EF.