ANCIENT THEMES. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (36mm, 25.84 g, 6h). Paduan type. Later cast after Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. Near VF.Electronic Auction 524 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANCIENT THEMES. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (36mm, 25.84 g, 6h). Paduan type. Later cast after Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. L SEPTIMIVS SEVERVS PERINAX AVG · IMP VII, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / CONG II DAT POP, S · C in exergue, Severus seated right upon pile of arms, holding patera over modius filled with grain ears; to right, Genius standing left, holding torch and cornucopia. Johnson & Martini 1807-9; Klawans –. Brown surfaces, some deposits. Near VF. |