Septimius Severus (193-211). AR Denarius, 196-197 AD. Obv. [L SEP]T SEV PERT [AVG IMP ?]. Laureate head right. Rev. HERCVLI [DEFENS]. Hercules standing right, resting on club and holding bow and lion-skin on left arm. Cf. RIC 79 (IMP VIII), 97 (IMP VIIII) and 111 (IMP X). AR. g. 2.59 mm. 17.50 Brilliant, superb and prettily toned. Small edge split, otherwise EF.