Watch List notes:

Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 2.55 g, 6h). Emesa mint. Struck AD 194-195. IMP CAE L SEP SE V PERT AVG II CO, laureate head right / BONA E SPEI, Spes standing left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt. RIC IV 366a; RSC 60. Toned, some metal flaws on obverse as usual for issue, some minor marks and scratches. VF. An uncommon type with the abbreviated consular year appearing in this wonderfully compete legend complemented by marvelously eastern portraiture and style.