CARIA, Stratonicaea. Septimius Severus, with Julia Domna. AD 193-211. Æ (32.5mm, 15.84 g, 6h). Leon, son of Alcaios, prytanis. Near VF.Electronic Auction 575 Roman Provincial, Bronze Estimate: $ 200 |
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CARIA, Stratonicaea. Septimius Severus, with Julia Domna. AD 193-211. Æ (32.5mm, 15.84 g, 6h). Leon, son of Alcaios, prytanis. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Septimius vis-à-vis draped bust of Domna; c/ms: helmeted head of Roma within circular incuse, and ΘEOY within rectangular incuse / Hecate standing facing, head left, wearing kalathos, holding patera and torch; at feet left, lighted altar. SNG von Aulock 2671 var. (rev. legend). For c/ms: Howgego 188; 536. Brown patina, roughness, flan adjustment marks, slight die shift on reverse. Near VF. Rare variety. |