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Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.55 g, 12h). ‘New style’. Laodicea ad Mare mint. Struck AD 196-197. Near EF.Electronic Auction 590 Roman Imperial, Silver Estimate: $ 300 |
Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.55 g, 12h). ‘New style’. Laodicea ad Mare mint. Struck AD 196-197. Laureate and cuirassed bust right, breast plate decorated with gorgoneion / Pax seated left, holding olive branch and transverse scepter. McAlee Collection 126a var. (bust type); RIC IV 490a var. (same); RSC 444 var. (same); Weise Collection (CNG E-560), lot 741 (same obv. die). Iridescent toning, some underlying luster. Near EF. Very rare with this bust type. |