Lot 4323
Sale 87 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Stamps & Banknotes
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Description
Septimius Severus, (A.D.193-211), AE sestertius, (23.43 grams), Rome mint, commemorative issue, struck shortly after his death, obv. bearded bare head to right, around DIVO SEPTIMIO SEVERO PIO, rev. CONSECRATIO around, funeral pyre, (S.7055, RIC 490B, BMC 49). Attractive dark brown patina, minor knock in obverse field, otherwise good very fine and very rare.
Ex Numismatic Ars Classica, Zurich, Auction Sale L May 18, 2001 (lot 1980).
- Estimate
- $1,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $0