Septimius Severus, 193-211AD, AR Denarius, 35mm X 32mm

35mm X 32mm

This cross features the names of French & Belgian towns on or near the western front where the Germans were said to have committed atrocities against the populations

Complete with box

Edmund Birley EsqMERCHANT : PRESTON : GUILD

Toned and crisply struck

Septimius Severus, 193-211AD, AR Denarius, 35mm X 32mmDescription Roman Empire, Septimius Severus, 193 211AD, AR Denarius, 200 201AD, Obv. Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right, SEVERVS AVG PART MAX, Rev. Septimius Severus, in military attire, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod and holding spear in left hand. RESTITVTOR VRBIS, Rome Mint, 3. 37g, ( RIC IV. 1 167A) Well struck, reverse especially, lightly toned with much mint brilliance remaining. razor sharp details,