Ancient Rome 204AD S6285 Incarth Septimus Severus Silver Denarius AU-UNC (AU55)

Ancient Rome 204AD S6285 Incarth Septimus Severus Silver Denarius AU-UNC (AU55)

Lucius Septimius Severus (145–211 CE) was Roman emperor from 193 to 211 CE and the founder of the Severan dynasty. Rising from a provincial background in Leptis Magna (modern Libya), he seized power after the chaotic Year of the Five Emperors, defeating rivals like Pescennius Niger and Clodius Albinus. Severus strengthened the military, expanded the empire’s borders in the East and Africa, and implemented legal and administrative reforms to consolidate imperial authority. He also centralized power in the emperor’s hands, increasing the role of the army in governance. Known for his ambition and determination, Severus left a lasting legacy, and his sons Caracalla and Geta inherited the empire upon his death in 211 CE.

Obverse: Laureate head of Septimius Severus facing right, with the legend around.
Reverse: Dea Caelestis, draped, riding on a lion to the right, holding a thunderbolt in her right hand and a sceptre in her left hand, with water gushing from a rock below, and the legend around.

Specifications:
Emperor: Septimius Severus (193-211)
Composition: Silver
Weight: Approx. 3 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Mint: Rome