SEPTIMIUS  SEVERUS, Emperor AD 193-211 
Silver Denarius (1.99 grams, 17.22 mm), Emesa mint 
Obverse: IMP. CAE.L.SEP.SEV.PERT.AUG.COS.II, his laureate bearded 
head right 
Reverse: VICTOR AVG, Victory walking left holding wreath and long 
palm-branch 
(The G is under the skirt)  

Reference: Van Meter 154/2, RIC 425 (Scarce) 
Strong expressive portrait. Reverse all legible. Well centered. 
Light even wear 
High relief coin  
Commemorates the victory over Pescennius Niger  17280