Septimius Severus (193-211). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 196-197 AD. D/ L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII. Laureate head right. R/ ADVENTVI AVG FELICISSIMO. Septimius on horseback right, right hand extended. RIC 74; C. 6 (Fr. 3). AR. g. 3.57 mm. 18.00 A scarce and fascinating type. From a spectacular reverse die. Brilliant, superb and prettily toned. EF.