Roma Numismatics Ltd
Auction XX 29-30 Oct 2020
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Septimius Severus AV Aureus. Rome, AD 207. SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head to right / VICTORIAE AVGG, Victory driving galloping biga to right, holding whip in right hand and reins in left. RIC 299; BMCRE 369; Biaggi 1109; Calicó 2559; Hill 894. 7.49g, 20mm, 12h.
Near Mint State; struck from a charmingly well-detailed reverse die. Rare.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.
A highly successful military commander, Septimius Severus enlarged the Roman Empire significantly both in the east and in north Africa. The triumphal arch which still stands in the Forum in Rome was dedicated in 203 to commemorate the Parthian campaign and provide a lasting monument to his achievements. The Historia Augusta relates that, following the victory against the Parthians, the Senate granted Severus a military triumph, but suffering from gout he gave permission for Caracalla to lead the procession instead.
Near Mint State; struck from a charmingly well-detailed reverse die. Rare.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.
A highly successful military commander, Septimius Severus enlarged the Roman Empire significantly both in the east and in north Africa. The triumphal arch which still stands in the Forum in Rome was dedicated in 203 to commemorate the Parthian campaign and provide a lasting monument to his achievements. The Historia Augusta relates that, following the victory against the Parthians, the Senate granted Severus a military triumph, but suffering from gout he gave permission for Caracalla to lead the procession instead.