Sale: CNG 61, Lot: 1901. Estimate $1000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 25 September 2002.  Sold For $1350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS. 193-211 AD. AR Denarius (3.44 gm). Laureate head right / Septimius seated facing, holding Victory in extended right hand, left arm holding shield which is being supported by a kneeling figure; Victory flying to right crowning Septimius. RIC IV 301; BMCRE 371; RSC 717. Toned, good VF. Very rare. ($1000)

From the Marc Melcher Collection.