Coin depicted roughly twice actual size*

Denarius of Septimius Severus

Silver denarius, 16mm, 3.75gm, issued AD 196/197 Rome mint.

Obv: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII, Laureate head right.

Rev: MVNIFICENTIA AVG, Elephant, cuirassed, walking right.

References: Sear 6317, RIC 82, RSC 348.

Reverse refers to Severus' munifience in providing games.