Code: 13154
This is an ancient Roman silver denarius of Emperor Septimius Severus, minted at Rome in 201 AD.
Obverse: SEVERVS PIVS AVG "Severus, the pious emperor (Augustus)" Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right
Reverse: PART MAX P M TR P VIIII, "The greatest conqueror of the Parthians, high priest, holder of tribunician power for the ninth time." Two captives, each wearing a pointed cap, draped to the ankles and bound, seated back to back, left and right of the central trophy.
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Denarius
MATERIAL: Silver
DATE: 193 - 211 AD (this coin was minted in 201 AD)
SIZE: 19mm dia
WEIGHT: 3.06 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RIC IV.1# 153, OCRE# ric.4.ss.15
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection in Leicester, United Kingdom
