PHOENICIA, Berytus. Septimius Severus, with Caracalla. AD 193-211. Æ (24mm, 14.58 g, 12h). Struck AD 208-211.Electronic Auction 480 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 80. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PHOENICIA, Berytus. Septimius Severus, with Caracalla. AD 193-211. Æ (24mm, 14.58 g, 12h). Struck AD 208-211. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left of Septimius Severus vis-à-vis laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right of Caracalla / Astarte standing facing, holding aphlaston, resting foot on prow; to right, column surmounted by Nike, holding wreath; all within tetrastyle temple. Sawaya Series 77; BMC 122; AUB 86. Dark green and reddish-brown surfaces, roughness, a few cleaning marks. Fine. |