Lot 4780

Description

Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 200, (3.45 g), obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, around SEVERVS AVG PART MAX, rev. around P M TR P VIII COS II P P, Victory hovering to left, holding open wreath with both hands over shield set on base, (S.6333, RIC 150, RSC 454); another, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 204, (2.76 g), obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, around SEVERVS PIVS AVG, rev. around VICT PART MAX, Victory walking to left, holding palm and wreath, (S.6372, RIC 295, RSC.744) (illustrated). Toned, good very fine - nearly extremely fine and scarce. (2)

Ex Brian Bolton Collection. First coin previously Noble Numismatics Sale 91, lot 3671. Second coin Sale 84, lot 1838.