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LOT 3108

Divus Septimius Severus AR Denarius. Died AD 211.

Rome mint. Struck under Caracalla, AD 211. Consecration issue. DIVO SEVERO PIO, bare head to right / CONSECRATIO, eagle standing to right, head to left, on garlanded altar. RIC IV 191d (Caracalla); RSC 86. Very Fine.(2.42gr, 19mm, 1h). [No Reserve]

Provenance

From a London, UK, collection, 1990s.

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LOT 3108

Divus Septimius Severus AR Denarius.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £78

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