Septimius Severus, 193-211. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 31 mm, 26.42 g, 5 h), Rome, 196. L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII Laureate and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus to right, seen from behind. Rev. ADVENTVI AVG FELICISSIMO / S C Septimius Severus, in military attire, on horseback to right, raising his right hand in salute; to right, Virtus advancing right, head turned to left, leading horse with her right hand and holding vexillum in her left. BMC 596. Cohen 8 var. (bust draped and cuirassed). RIC 719. An unusually complete example with attractive earthen highlights on a beautiful patina. Good very fine.