Septimius Severus, 193-211. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 31 mm, 27.82 g, 12 h), Rome, 194. L•SEPT•SEV•PERT AVG IMP III Laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, with slight drapery on his left shoulder. Rev. AFRICA / S - C Africa, wearing elephant-skin headdress, standing front, head to right, drawing out fold of her drapery with her right hand; at her feet, lion to right. BMC 504 var. (no drapery). Cohen 26 var. (no drapery). RIC 668. Rare. An attractive example with lovely patina and a fine portrait. Minor edge crack and the reverse a bit weak, otherwise, very fine.