Roman Empire - AR denarius emperor Septimius Severus and his
Septimius Severus. AD. AR Denarius (16 mm, 2.88 g). Rome, 197 A.D. L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIIII, laurelled head facing right/ HERCVLI DEFENS, Hercules, facing right, leaning on a club, with lion skin over his arms and a bow in his hand.RIC IV 97;RSC 212. Almost very fine. Hercules was the patron of Septium and struck coins of him to celebrate his victory over Clodius Albinus. Julia Domna AR Denarius. Rome, A.D. IVLIA AVGVSTA, draped bust facing right/ HILARITAS, Hilaritas facing left with palm and horn of plenty, with two children beside her.RIC g, 19 mmSeptimius Severus became emperor following a bloody period in which five emperors were killed in a period of two years. After Pertinax was assassinated, Septimus seized his opportunity. He killed the reigning emperor Didius Julianus and seized power. Septimius Severus was born in Libya and had friends at the highest level. Septimius restored order, defeated a few more usurpers, and received a hero's welcome. He died during a campaign against the British.Please see the image for your own impression. Read More