Ancient Roman silver denarius of emperor Septimus Severus / Victory Parthia Captive

This is an ancient Roman silver denarius of Emperor Septimius Severus, minted at Rome between 197 and 200 AD. 

Obverse:   L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX "Lucius Septimius Severus, emperor (Augustus), supreme commander (Imperator) for the eleventh time, great conqueror of the Parthians." Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right

Reverse:  VICT PARTHICAE, "To the victory over Parthia." Victory advancing left with wreath & palm, Parthian captive at feet wearing the distinctive hat!

CULTURE: ROMAN

DENOMINATION: Denarius

MATERIAL: Silver

DATE: 193 - 211 AD (this coin was minted between 197 and 200 AD)

SIZE: 18mm dia

WEIGHT: 2.93 grams

ATTRIBUTION: RIC IV.1# 142A, OCRE# ric.4.ss.142A

PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection. Clevedon, Bristol.