Roman Silver Denarius of Septimius Severus (AD 193-211) NGC(VF)
Order Code: SEPTIMIUSSEV(AR)NGC Weight/Dimensions: 44.7 g | 3.4" L x 2.4" W x 0.4" H Grade Condition: (VF) Metal: Silver Obverse: Portrait of emperor Reverse: Various pagan deities reflecting contemporary political, military, and religious themes
The withered general Septimius Severus prevailed in the perilous Year of the Five Emperors, which began with the murder of Commodus on New Year’s Eve, 192, defeating four rival claimants to the throne. He founded the Severan dynasty.