Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 132 30-31 May 2022
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Septimius Severus, 193-211
Aureus circa 205, AV 7.53 g. SEVERVS – PIVS AVG Laureate head r. Rev. P M TR P XIII – COS III P P Severus on horse l., holding spear upright in r. hand and Victory on globe in l. RIC –. BMC –. C –. Calicò 2509 (this coin illustrated). Biaggi 1092 (this coin).
Of the highest rarity and by far the finest of only two specimens known. A very
interesting reverse type with an exceptionally detailed and finely executed
portrait of the Emperor. Good extremely fine
Ex M&M XIX, 1959, 238 and NAC 25, 2003, 508 sales. From the Biaggi collection.
Graded Ch AU Strike 5/5 Surface 4/5 edge scuff, NGC certification number 6159320-014.
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Aureus circa 205, AV 7.53 g. SEVERVS – PIVS AVG Laureate head r. Rev. P M TR P XIII – COS III P P Severus on horse l., holding spear upright in r. hand and Victory on globe in l. RIC –. BMC –. C –. Calicò 2509 (this coin illustrated). Biaggi 1092 (this coin).
Of the highest rarity and by far the finest of only two specimens known. A very
interesting reverse type with an exceptionally detailed and finely executed
portrait of the Emperor. Good extremely fine
Ex M&M XIX, 1959, 238 and NAC 25, 2003, 508 sales. From the Biaggi collection.
Graded Ch AU Strike 5/5 Surface 4/5 edge scuff, NGC certification number 6159320-014.
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