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Lot 304: Septimius Severus. A.D. 193-211. AR denarius. Contemporary imitation (?). 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 15 (Auction 318)
- Sold Winning Bid: $40
- 2 Bid(s)
Description
Septimius Severus. A.D. 193-211. AR denarius (17 mm, 3.46 g, 12 h). Contemporary imitation (?). SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head of Septimius Severus right / P M TR P VIII COS III P P, Victory flying left, holding open wreath over round shield set on base. RIC -; BMC p. 227, 14A; RSC 454a. Toned. Very fine.
The reverse dates this coin to A.D. 200, but this obverse legend was not used until 201. The style of the lettering suggests that this is a contemporary copy, not a product of the Rome mint. The one specimen in the BM sited in RSC is listed as a plated hybrid. This coin is clearly not a fourrée.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 304
- Listing #: 228310
- Closed: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 5:41:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $50