Watch List notes:

SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Laodicea ad Mare. Septimius Severus, 193-211. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 12.76 g, 12 h), 205-207. •ΑΥΤ•ΚΑΙ CЄΟΥΗΡΟC • •CЄ-B Laureate head of Septimius Severus to right. Rev. ΔΗΜAPX•ЄΞ•YΠATOC•Γ• Eagle with spread wings standing facing, head to right; between eagle's legs, star. Prieur 1116A (one example recorded). An extremely rare variety, sharply struck and with a portrait of beautiful style. Very light marks, otherwise, good extremely fine.


From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, privately acquired from Bank Leu on 7 October 1971 (with a photocopy of the original invoice enclosed).