Denarius - Septimius Severus (P M TR P II COS II PP; Minerva)
Obverse
Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right.
Lettering: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP IIII
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped to feet, standing left, holding spear downward in right hand and round shield at side in left hand.
Lettering: P M TR P II COS II PP
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP IIII
Reverse Lettering
P M TR P II COS II PP
Comments
Mass varies: 2.449–3.63 g;
Diameter varies: 17–18 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
