Lot 53: SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS. 193-211 AD. AR Denarius. Rome mint. Struck 202 AD.

AUCTION: Beasley Campgate Collection (Auction 236)

Description

SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS. 193-211 AD. AR Denarius (18mm - 2.90 g). Rome mint. Struck 202 AD. SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right / ADVENT AVGG, Septimius on horseback left, raising right hand and holding spear; soldier leading. RIC IV 248; BMCRE 304; RSC 1. EF/Good VF, lightly toned, small flan crack.

I have handled perhaps 30 examples of this variety and have yet to see a fully struck example. Septimius' head on the reverse is always soft.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 53
Listing #: 227861
Closed: Thursday, November 5, 2009 5:44:00 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Sold Winning Bid: $102
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Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 53
Listing #: 227861
Closed: Thursday, November 5, 2009 5:44:00 PM CT
Estimate: $100