Libius Severus (Severus III). AD 461-465. AV Solidus (21.54.44mm, 4.44 g, 12h). Mediolanum (Milan) mint. Struck AD 462-465. VF.

CNG Feature Auction 127
Lot: 663.
Closing Date: Sep 18 2024 11:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Gold

Estimate: $ 3 000

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Libius Severus (Severus III). AD 461-465. AV Solidus (21.54.44mm, 4.44 g, 12h). Mediolanum (Milan) mint. Struck AD 462-465. Rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Severus, wearing military attire, standing facing, foot on human-headed serpent coiled below, holding long cross and Victory on globe left; M|D//COMOB. RIC X 2723 (same dies as illustrated example); Toffanin 523/2; Lacam Type A, Variety C and pls. XCIV (fourth illustration) and 17, 39 (same dies); Depeyrot 27/3 (same dies as illustrated example); Biaggi 2372 (same dies). Toned, minor deposits, die wear, light hairline scratches on reverse. VF. Very rare.

From the Wayne Scheible Collection. Ex Marc Poncin Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 72, 14 June 2006), lot 1943.


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