Septimius Severus Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 210AD Jupiter RIC 240 Trajan Decius is perched on his arm

is perched on his arm - perhaps listening to his latest instructions

49g weight

with a moderate wear

73g weight

He and the horseman relate to the Ludi Apollinares

Septimius Severus Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 210AD Jupiter RIC 240 Trajan Decius is perched on his armObverse: SEVERVS PIVS AVG BRIT, Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right Reverse: P M TR P XVIII COS III P P, Jupiter, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, two children standing, one right and one left Date: 210 A. D. RIC IV Septimius Severus 240 Size: 19mm diameter, 3. 19g weight Composition: Silver Septimius Severus troops' proclaimed him emperor in 193 AD