The INDVLGENTIA type of Septimius is one of the most picturesque and also one of the most common (in silver) of the period. Most people do not realize, however, that there are four distinct reverse types:1) Dea Caelestis, looking to front, riding a lion leaping to the right, holding a thunderbolt and scepter; 2) Dea Caelestis, looking right, riding a lion leaping to the right, holding a thunderbolt and scepter; 3) Dea Caelestis, looking to front, riding a lion leaping to the right, holding a drum and scepter; 4) Dea Caelestis, looking front, riding a lion leaping to the right, holding a drum, no scepter. The first two varieties are the most common. The third variety is very rare. The last variety is extremely rare.
Denomination:
AR denarius
Condition:
VF
Size:
20 mm
Weight:
3,1 gr
Period:
202-210 AD.
Mint:
Rome
Exergue:
IN CARTH
Obv:
SEVERVS PIVS AVG
Rev:
INDVLGENTIA AVGG, Dea Celestis on a lion
Reference:
RIC IV, 266,
