Septimius Severus. 193-211 AD. AR Denarius (3.02g, 18mm). Rome mint. Struck 197 AD. RIC 97

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Septimius Severus. 193-211 AD. AR Denarius (3.02g, 18mm). Rome mint. Struck 197 AD. Obv.: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIIII, laureate head right. Rev.: HERCVLI DEFENS, nude Hercules standing to the right, leaning on his club and holding a bow; the lion’s skin is draped over his left arm. Cohen 212;  RIC 97; BMCRE 218. Few tiny deposits, nice VF.