Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. AV Aureus (21mm, 7.24 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 207. Good VF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 789. Estimated: $ 30 000

Roman Imperial, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 25 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. AV Aureus (21mm, 7.24 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 207. SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right / P M TR P XV COSIII P P, distyle temple; within, Aesculapius standing facing between two serpents erect, holding a serpent-entwined wand. RIC IV 205; Calicó 2511 (same dies as illustration); BMCRE p. 262, note †; Biaggi 1094 (same dies). Underlying luster, shallow scratches. Good VF. Extremely rare. Only one example in CoinArchives.

Aesculapius, the god of healing, is depicted in his temple, which was located on Tiber Island in Rome. Built circa 290 BC, according to legend the location was marked by a snake that slithered out of a ship and into a grotto on the island, indicating the god’s favor. Remains of the temple can still be seen on the island today. The Severans all counted Aesculapius among their patron deities and featured him on their coinage.

The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session Three – Lots 674-990 will be held Wednesday morning, 11 January 2023 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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