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Triton XXV 11-12 Jan 2022
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Septimius Severus, with Caracalla. AD 193-211. AV Aureus (21mm, 7.25 g, 11h). Rome mint. Struck AD 202-210. IMP P • INVICTI • PII • AVGG, conjoined laureate, draped, and cuirassed busts of Septimius Severus and Caracalla right / VICTORIA PARTHICA MAXIMA, Victory advancing left, holding palm frond over left shoulder and wreath in right hand. RIC IV 311; Calicó 2597b (this coin illustrated); BMCRE 266; Biaggi 1127. A few small field marks on the reverse. Near EF. Fantastic portraits. Very rare.
Ex collection of a Retired Banker; Numismatica Ars Classica 114 (6 May 2019), lot 753; Numismatica Genevensis SA V (2 December 2008), lot 263; Sotheby's Geneva (17 November 1989), lot 61.
Struck to commemorate the Severan victory over the Partians and their impending arrival in Rome after a five year absence in the East. Severus' return began the year-long celebration of his decennalia as well as the upcoming wedding of Caracalla to Plautilla. Severus' decennalia was celebrated with games and donatives to the people and praetorian guards, each receiving ten aureii, this type may have been among the coins handed out.
Ex collection of a Retired Banker; Numismatica Ars Classica 114 (6 May 2019), lot 753; Numismatica Genevensis SA V (2 December 2008), lot 263; Sotheby's Geneva (17 November 1989), lot 61.
Struck to commemorate the Severan victory over the Partians and their impending arrival in Rome after a five year absence in the East. Severus' return began the year-long celebration of his decennalia as well as the upcoming wedding of Caracalla to Plautilla. Severus' decennalia was celebrated with games and donatives to the people and praetorian guards, each receiving ten aureii, this type may have been among the coins handed out.