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LOT 2750
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Septimius Severus - Neptune AR Denarius 210 A.D.
Rome mint. Obv: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right. Rev: PM TRP XVIII COS III P P, Neptune standing left, holding trident, foot on globe. Near extremely fine.(3.15 grams, 19 mm.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired since the 1970s.
From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Literature
RIC IV 234; RSC 543; cf Sear 6346 (year).
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LOT 2750
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Septimius Severus - Neptune AR Denarius
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
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