Roman silver fouree denarius coin of Septimius Severus from 201 AD
The original design was minted in silver, although this coin has been struck in base metal and coated in silver, in an unlawful effort to enter the currency stream unnoticed.
MINT: Rome
OBVERSE; SEVERVS PIVS AVG
- Laureate head right.
REVERSE; PART MAX PM TR P VIIII
- Trophy; seated captive on either side.
REFERENCE: RIC 176