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August 2018 ANA - Sess. A, B, D 14 & 16 Aug 2018
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SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS, A.D. 193-211. AV Aureus (7.26 gms), Rome Mint, ca. A.D. 202.
RIC-181b; Calico-2590 (these dies). "SEVERVS PIVS AVG P M TR P X" Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus facing right; Reverse: "FELICITAS SAECVLI" Facing draped bust of Julia Domna at center, flanked by laureate and draped bust of Caracalla at left facing right and Bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Geta at right facing left.
RIC-181b; Calico-2590 (these dies). "SEVERVS PIVS AVG P M TR P X" Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus facing right; Reverse: "FELICITAS SAECVLI" Facing draped bust of Julia Domna at center, flanked by laureate and draped bust of Caracalla at left facing right and Bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Geta at right facing left.
An absolutely gorgeous example of this iconic type. A Fleur de Coin with immaculate surfaces and tremendous strike details exquisitely centered. This EXTREMELY RARE type is one of just two designs (the other unique) that depicts all four members of the Severan Dynasty Imperial family. The reverse legend loosely translates to "Prosperity of the Age" and stands as propaganda after Septimius' violent overthrow of the previous regime. NGC GEM MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5. Fine Style.
Ex: Vecchi sale 8, 1997 Lot #294.
Estimate: $100000.00- $120000.00