IMP
CAES L SEPT SEV PERT AVG (Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse description
Virtus, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
VIRT
AVG TR P COS S C (Translation: Virtus Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate, Consul. Senatus Consultum. Courage of the emperor. Holder of tribunician power, consul. Decree of the senate.)