Septimius Severus. Tetradrachm.
193-211 AD. Tetradrachm, 13.14g (12h). Laodicea ad Mare, c. 207-8 AD. Obv: AVT KAI - CEOVHPOC.C - E. Bust laureate, draped right, seen from side. Rx: ΔHMAPX EΞ VΠATOC Γ Eagle standing right, head left, wreath in beak, star between legs. Prieur 1140 (94 spec.). Ex Philip T. Ashton Collection. Ex CNG 58, 19 September 2001, lot 964. Very beautiful though slightly strange portrait struck in high relief. Mint State.