Lot 59: SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS. 193-211 AD. AR Denarius. Emesa mint. Struck 194 AD.

AUCTION: Sale 214

Description

SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS. 193-211 AD. AR Denarius (17mm - 3.43 g). Emesa mint. Struck 194 AD. IMP CAE L SEP SE-V PERT AVG COS II, laureate head right / FORTVNA R-EDVCI, Fortuna seated left, holding branch in right hand, cornucopia in left. RIC IV 381 var. (holding rudder, not branch); BMCRE 354 note var. (same); RSC 185a var. (same). Near EF, nice metal.

Early COS II issue with a style reminiscent of the COS I dies. There was a similar piece in the Reka Devnia hoard but with Fortuna standing with the same attributes.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 59
Listing #: 201907
Closed: Thursday, October 16, 2008 6:56:00 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Sold Winning Bid: $170
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 59
Listing #: 201907
Closed: Thursday, October 16, 2008 6:56:00 PM CT
Estimate: $100