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Lot 110: SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS. 193-211 AD. AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck 193 AD.

AUCTION:  Sale 215

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $136
  • 8 Bid(s)
Description

SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS. 193-211 AD. AR Denarius (18mm - 3.28 g). Rome mint. Struck 193 AD. IMP CAE L SEP SE-V PERT AVG, laureate head right / LEG X-III GE-M M V, TR P COS in exergue, legionary eagle between two standards. RIC IV 13 note; BMCRE 17 note; RSC 269; Reka Devnia (2 specimens). VF, toned. Rare.

Most LEG XIII's turn out to be LEG XIIII's on closer examination. This coin clearly shows III.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: VAuctions
  • Lot #: 110
  • Listing #: 202065
  • Closed: Thursday, October 30, 2008 8:38:00 PM CT
  • Estimate: $125