Septimius Severus. A.D. 193-211. AR denarius. 2.62 gm. 17 mm. Rome mint. Struck A.D. 197. His laureate head right; L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIIII / Hercules standing right, resting on club, holding bow with lion's skin draped over arm; HERCVLI DEFENS. RIC IV.1 97. BMCRE 218 (Wars). RSC 212. Good Very Fine; lightly iridescent tone; minor marks; crisp and attractive with fine style.