Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. AV Aureus (20mm, 7.57 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 201.

Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part I
Lot: 786. Estimated: $ 5 000

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 7 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. AV Aureus (20mm, 7.57 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 201. SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right / RESTITVTOR VRBIS, Roma, helmeted, draped to feet, seated left on small, round shield, holding palladium on extended right hand and scepter, nearly vertical, in left, resting feet on stool. RIC IV 288; Calicó 2529a; BMCRE 358; Biaggi 1101; Jameson –; Mazzini –; Heritage 3071, lot 34107 (same dies). A couple of small flat spots on edge. Good VF. Artistic reverse composition.

From the Weise Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 24 (5 December 2002), lot 134; Triton IV (5 December 2000), lot 612.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part II will be held Wednesday morning, 15 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.