Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 135 21 Nov 2022
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The Roman Empire. Septimius Severus, 193 – 211.
Aureus 201, AV 7.26 g. SEVERVS AVG – PART MAX Laureate bust r., with drapery on far shoulder. Rev. RESTITVTOR – VRBIS Severus, in military dress, standing l., holding spear and sacrificing with patera over tripod. C 598 var. BMC 201. RIC 167b. Calicó 2527.
A very attractive portrait and a finely detailed reverse composition.
Virtually as struck and Fdc
Ex LHS sale 100, 2007, 521. Acquired privately from Ratto in 1960.
Graded Ch AU* Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5 Fine Style, NGC certification number 6556713-026
Aureus 201, AV 7.26 g. SEVERVS AVG – PART MAX Laureate bust r., with drapery on far shoulder. Rev. RESTITVTOR – VRBIS Severus, in military dress, standing l., holding spear and sacrificing with patera over tripod. C 598 var. BMC 201. RIC 167b. Calicó 2527.
A very attractive portrait and a finely detailed reverse composition.
Virtually as struck and Fdc
Ex LHS sale 100, 2007, 521. Acquired privately from Ratto in 1960.
Graded Ch AU* Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5 Fine Style, NGC certification number 6556713-026