Septimius Severus. Denarius; Septimius Severus; 193-211 AD, New-style Eastern Mint, 197 AD, Denarius, 3.07g. BM-456, C-592, RIC-491a. Obv: IMP VIII. Rx: PROVIDEN - TIA AVG Providentia standing l. holding wand and scepter, globe at her feet. Ex Davissons 10, April 1998, lot 147; with printed auction ticket.Its very large flan and unusually fine style make this coin exceptional for an Eastern mint issue. Slight iridescence. MS
Estimate: $325