Watch List notes:

Septimius Severus, 193-211. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 4.06 g, 5 h), Emesa, 193. IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG Laureate head of Septimius Severus to right. Rev. BONAE SPEI Spes advancing left, holding flower in her right hand and raising skirt with her left. BMC 334A. Cohen -. RIC 351A. Very rare. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, very fine.


From a collection of eastern Severan denarii, formed before 2005.