Septimius Severus, AD 193-211. AE As (11.92 g). Struck AD 210-211. British Victory type. SEVERVS PIVS AVG BRIT, laureate head right. Reverse: VICTORIAE BRITTANNICAE, S C in exergue, Victory standing right, holding trophy with both hands; at her feet to either side, bound seated captive. RIC 837a. A rare and popular reverse type. Deep sea green patina, details slightly strengthened. Glossy greenish dark brown. Very attractive. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $750 - UP
Accompanied by his wife Julia Domna and sons Caracalla and Geta, Septimius Severus carried out his last military campaign against the Caledonians on Britain's northern frontier. Severus fell ill - with Caracalla then assuming sole command of the campaign - and died at the Roman headquarters in York in February AD 211. Following his death, Caracalla made peace with the Caledonians, which required the Romans to retreat behind the agreed-upon border of Hadrian's Wall.