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Lucius Septimius Severus served as the Roman emperor from 193 to 211 AD. During his reign, he fought against his rivals, led military campaigns in Parthia and Britain, and established a new dynasty.

The weight of this Silver Denarius is 3.13g. The obverse features Laureate bearded head right; legend SEVERVS AVG PART MAX. The reverse features Emperor Standing facing to left, holding patina in right hand over tripod altar, and spear in left; legend RESTITVTOR VRBIS.

Image Courtesy: Classical Numismatic Gallery