BITHYNIA, Uncertain. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. AR Cistophorus (23.5mm, 9.18 g, 12h). Struck circa AD 198-202. VF.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 440.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

Roman Provincial, Silver

Estimate: $ 1 000

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BITHYNIA, Uncertain. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. AR Cistophorus (23.5mm, 9.18 g, 12h). Struck circa AD 198-202. Laureate head right / Victory advancing left, holding open wreath in both hands over shield inscribed SP/QR set on low base. Metcalf, Severan 6 (OS2/R6); Calomino, Severan pp. 153; BMC 759n. Lustrous, light porosity, light scratch on obverse, reverse scrape. VF. Extremely rare, possibly the second known.

From the Weise Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 64 (24 September 2003), lot 1138 (hammer $1660).


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 126 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 28-29 May 2024. This lot is in Session Two, which will begin 28 May at 2 PM ET.

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