Sale: CNG 61, Lot: 1917. Estimate $200.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 25 September 2002.  Sold For $120. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS. 193-211 AD. AR Denarius (3.25 gm). Struck 195 AD. Emesa mint. Laureate head right / VICTOR AVG, Victory seated left, holding palm in left arm, shield on right knee inscribed A/VG. RIC IV 420 note; BMCRE pg. 98 note; RSC 700b. Good VF. Very rare reverse type. ($200)

From the Marc Melcher Collection.