Almost Uncirculated Emperor Septimius Severus Roman Empire Rome Mint AR silver denarius coin.
3.34g, RIC 93, RSC 647.
Issued for Severus 196 to 197 CE.
Superb large portrait of the Emperor & detailed presentation of Securitas & throne.
NGC Certified to AU.
Obverse: L SEP SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII, laureate head right.
Reverse: SECVRITAS PVBLICA, Securitas seated left holding globe.
Securitas was the goddess of security and stability, especially the security of the Roman Empire. SECURITAS PUBLICA likely refers to the enhanced security of the Roman Empire & Roman citizens provided by the Severan Dynasty.