Description: Septimius Severus (193 - 211 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 193 AD. IMP CAES L SEPT SEV PERT AVG; laureate head right / FIDEI LEG TR P COS; Fides standing to left, holding Victory and standard, SC across field.

Diameter: AE31 mm

Weight: 20,28 g

Grade: VF/F

Attribution: RIC 651

Commentary: rare; rough black patina with patchy orichalcum surfaces

History: This sestertius exalts the loyalty of the legions when the fight between Septimius Severus and Pescennius Niger begins and is of a highly propaganda character.

Article Number: 062-05-01-45597