SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS

DIVUS SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS. Posthumous Commemorative AR Denarius of Rome. Struck c.A.D.211 under Caracalla and Geta. Obverse: DIVO SEVERO PIO. Bare head of Septimius Severus facing right. Reverse: CONSECRATIO. Ustrinum of five storeys, plaque or door on second level, apex surmounted by emperor in facing quadriga. Engraver's variant with drapery hung across base and upper tiers. RIC IV i : 191f (Caracalla) | RSC : 89 Rare.