Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. Æ Sestertius (27.5mm, 19.44 g, 6h). Legionary issue. Rome mint. Struck AD 193. Near VF.

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Lot: 582. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Imperial, Bronze

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Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. Æ Sestertius (27.5mm, 19.44 g, 6h). Legionary issue. Rome mint. Struck AD 193. Laureate head right / Aquila between two signa. RIC IV 652; Banti 59. Brown surfaces, legend weakness, strengthened on reverse. Near VF.

From the Lionel Tenby Collection.

The legionary issues of Septimius Severus were struck at the outset of his reign, to honor the Roman legions that had supported his bid for the throne from the beginning. Legions so honored included Legio I Adiutrix, Legio I Italica, Legio I Minervia, Legio II Adiutrix, Legio II Italica, Legio III Italica, Legio IIII Flavia, Legio V Macedonica, Legio VII Claudia, Legio XI Claudia, Legio VIII Augusta, Legio XIII Gemina Marta Victrix, Legio XIIII Gemina Marta Victrix, Legio XXII Primegenia, and Legio XXX Ulpia Victrix.

Closing Date and Time: 21 February 2024 at 13:13:40 ET.

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