Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD, Silver Denarius. East mint, 194AD.
     Obv. nice portrait/ Cos II. Reverse: INVICTO IMP TROPA... Trophy
     with arms at base. C. 234 Trophy in honor of the unconquered
     emperor. A type taken over by Severus from Pescennius Niger.
     Commemorating Severus' first victories over Niger at Cyzicus and
     nicaea in Dec. 193AD. A very rare coin. None in some of the
     biggest hoards ever found from this period. Possibly only five
     ever recorded. This specimen in top clear condition, especially
     the important reverse.