Roman Imperial Coinage, Septimius Severus (193-211), Denarius, Rome, Victory in Britain issue, c. 210-1, laureate bust right, SEVERVS PIVS AVG BRIT, rev. VICTORIAE BRIT, Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm, 3.39g/6h (RIC 332; RSC 727). Extremely fine, toned
£100-150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Stephen Alexander Collection of Ancient Coins.

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In 208 Severus, together with the entire imperial family, set out for Britain, where the situation on the northern frontier demanded urgent attention. Little is known of the success of these military operations, though they were to bring peace to the area for the remainder of the third century and an extensive issue of coinage in all metals was produced to commemorate the British victory. Severus died in York in 211, leaving the Empire to be disputed by his sons Caracalla and Geta