209 NGC Ch VF Septimius Severus Denarius Roman Empire River God Tyne Very RARE (20092605C)Choice Very Fine Emperor Septimius Severus Roman Empire denarius coin, 3. 45g, issued 209 CE, RIC 229 (rated as Rare). Certified by NGC to Ch VF, Strike 4 5, Surface 4 5. Very rare reverse type depicting River God Tyne (or Oceanus ) reclining, seldom offered. David Sear in RSC speculates that the River God could be the Tyne in North Britain. Severus was in Northern Britain repairing the Wall in preparation for Scottish campaigns during 209, when this