TYPE Roman Empire, Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), silver denarius DESCRIPTION . Obv: Laureate head of Septimius to right Rev: Hercules facing naked, head r., hodling bow, lion-skin and club, legend: HERCVLI DEFENS REFERENCE: RSC 212 GRADING: AEF / VF, obv. legend weak, light porosity ORDER INFO: R2342, $24 Excellent Severus portait and nice rendition of a mighty-looking Hercules (better than apparent on scan).