Bust of Septimius Severus, laureate, with aegis on left shoulder, right.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
L SEPT
SEVERVS PIVS AVG (Translation: Lucius Septimius Severus Pius Augustus. Lucius Septimius Severus Pius, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse description
Septimius Severus, in military attire, on horse prancing right, holding spear in right hand; before, soldier; behind, two soldiers.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
P M TR
P XVI PROF AVGG S C (Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima. Profectiones Augustorum. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 16th time. Departure of the emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.)