Lot 3484

Description

Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-217), silver denarius, issued 204, Rome mint, (2.94 g), obv. draped bust to right of Julia Domna, around IVLIA AVGVSTA, rev. Pietas standing to left, sacrificing at altar, around PIETAS AVGG, (S.6600, RIC 572, RSC 150) (illustrated); Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, issued 200, Rome mint, (3.07 g), obv. laureate head to right of Septimius Severus, around SEVERVS AVG PART MAX, rev. Victory hovering to left, holding open wreath with both hands over shield set on base, around PM TR P VIII COS II PP, (S.6333, RIC 150, RSC 454); another issued 201, (3.10 g), obv. traces around, laureate head to right, rev. PROFECTIO AVG around, Septimius on horseback advancing to right, holding spear, (S.6353, RIC 494, RSC 580). Fine - very fine. (3)

Ex Hans Ferdinand Collection, previously in order from Max Stern Melbourne, Stan Church, Melbourne, and Downies 1977.