Septimius Severus. A.D. 193-211. AR denarius (17.5 mm, 3.00 g, 7 h). Rome mint, struck A.D. 196-197. L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIIII, laureate head right / HERCVLI DEFENS, Hercules, standing right and resting on club, holding bow with lion's skin draped over arm. RIC 97; BMCRE 218; RSC 212. VF/F, fantastic portrait, light golden toning.
Ex Imperial Coins.