Roman Empire: Septimius Severus, 193 - 211 AD

AR denarius, 2,94gr, 19,4mm;
mint: Rome, year: 201 AD
RIC IV 176, RSC III 370, BMCRE V 256;
obv.: laureate bust, right, w/bow and 2 ribbons; mustache, short beard w/twirled points, short hair in curls; legend: SEVERVS PIVS AVG; dotted border 5 - 15h;
rev.: trophy w/captured weapons on exergual line, at its base 2 captives w/felt caps, 1 Parthian, 1 Armenian (?) facing outwards and supporting their heads w/their arms; legend: PART MAX P M TR P VIII; dotted border 4 - 12h;

ex: Forum Ancient Coins.