SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS, A.D. 193-211. AR Denarius (3.50 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 202-210. NGC AU, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 5/5.
RIC-254; RSC-31. Obverse: Laureate head right; Reverse: Africa reclining left, wearing elephant skin headdress and holding cornucopia and scorpion; modius filled with grain ears to left. Deeply toned. Though the reverse is struck somewhat off center, this piece is exceptional for the type.
From the Collection of Dr. James Eustace Bizzell, II.
Estimate: $300.00- $400.00