Septimius Severus (193-211). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 197-198. D/ L SEPT SEV PERT [AVG] IMP X. Laureate head right. R/ MAR[TI VI]CTORI. Helmeted Mars in military attire, standing right, holding shield in right hand and reversed spear in left hand. RIC IV 114. 3.43 g. 16.5 mm. Slightly off centre; oxidation spot on reverse. About EF.