Watch List notes:

Septimius Severus (193-211). AR Denarius, Laodicea ad Mare mint, 198 AD. RIC IV 499; C. 695. AR. 3.48 g. 18.50 mm. An outstanding example, sharply struck, from masterly engraved and fresh dies. Lovely iridescent tone, with blue and reddish highlights. Good EF.