- Almost Uncirculated Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
- Struck for Emperor Septimius Severus between 200 and 201 CE at the Rome Mint.
- 3.13g, approx. 18mm, RIC 167a, RSC 599, Foss 45 (assigned to 201 CE).
- Minted to commemorate the rebuilding program in Rome.
- Superbly detailed depiction of emperor wearing cuirass and robes while sacrificing.
- Colorfully toned, very appealing in hand!
- Certified by NGC to AU Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5 (extremely rare subgrades for this Emperor).
- Obverse: SEVERVS AVG PART MAX, laureate bust of emperor facing right.
- Reverse: RESTITVTOR VRBIS, Severus in military dress standing left sacrificing with patera over altar and holding spear.