201 NGC Ch AU Septimius Severus Roman Empire Denarius Captives Trophy (21020901C

Choice AU Roman Empire silver denarius coin. Struck for Emperor Septimius Severus Roman Empire at the Rome Mint. RIC 176, RSC 370, 3.37g, approx. 18mm. Dated TR P VIIII = 201 CE. Superb reverse treatment of captives, trophy and arms. A likely reference to the Emperor's major victory over Parthia at the Battle of Ctesiphon, 198 CE, when the Roman Legions sacked the Parthian capital. Certified by NGC to Ch AU, colorfully toned with underlying luster. Obverse: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head of emperor right. Reverse: PART MAX P M TR P VIIII, Two captives wearing helmets with hands to chin seated right & left, back to back with trophy of arms between. Trophy consists of full cuirass with helmet, shields, spears, etc.