Septimius Severus. AE 31

Septimius Severus; 193-211 AD, Pautalia, Thrace, C. Caecina Largus, ca. 198-201 AD, AE 31, 16.88g. Varbanov-4636, Ruzicka-274. Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ CEΠTI-CEΥΗΡΟC ΠE, Laureate head r. Rx: ΗΓΕ ΚΑΙΚΙNA ΛΑ-ΡΓΟΥ ΟΥΛΠΙΑC ΠΑΥ/ΤΑΛΙAC, Athena standing r. holding spear and shield resting on ground. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; Ex CNG E125, Oct. 2005, lot 141; From the John F. Sullivan Collection.Powerful portrait, beautifully centered. EF