Lot 1874

Sale 45 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Denarius Rome mint (struck 210-211 A.D.) Obv. Laureate head right Rev. VICTORIAE BRIT Victory seated left resting shield on right knee (RIC 335;C.731;Sear 1794). Very fine.

Commemorates Severus' victories in Britain (from which he never returned). Ex Spink Australia sale 34 lot 2009.