Septimius Severus - A.D. 197 Silver Denarius - P M TR P V COS II P P

Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right

Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax Augustus, Imperator Nonum. Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax, emperor Augustus, supreme commander Imperator for 9th time

Sol, radiate, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand & holding whip in left hand

Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power for 5th time, consul for 2nd time, father of the nation