Sterling Silver coin ring, with the coin set in an 18 karat yellow gold bezel. Roman Empire, Septimus Severus, 193-211 AD AR Denarius. Obv: Septimus Serverus r. Rev: The picture shows the emperor in military gear at a religious sacrifice, pouring from a bowl over a sacred fire in a tripod. His spear is reversed (point down) to symbolize the peace resulting from his victories. The legend to his restoring of the city (Rome), presumably by building and repairing buildings. Size 10.