CNG 91, Lot: 923. Estimate $1000. Sold for $2100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Divus Septimius Severus. Died AD 211. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 3.95 g, 6h). Rome mint, 5th officina. 8th emission of Trajan Decius, mid AD 251. Radiate head right / Eagle standing right, head left. RIC IV 95 (Decius); RSC 799. Choice EF, toned. Exceptional portrait.