Bust of Septimius Severus, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
L SEPT
SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII (Translation: Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax Augustus, Imperator Octavum. Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax, emperor (Augustus), supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time.)
Reverse description
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
MINER
VICT P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS E C S C (Translation: Minerva Victrix. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Imperator Octavum, Consul. Senatus Consultum. Minerva, the victorious. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul. Decree of the senate.)
