Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 7.25 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 194.

Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part I
Lot: 782. Estimated: $ 6 000

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 6 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 7.25 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 194. L SEPT SEV PE RT AVG IMP III, laureate head right / P M TR P II C O S II P P, Septimius standing right, draped and cuirassed, holding inverted spear with his left hand, receiving globe with his right hand from Jupiter, standing left, holding scepter. RIC IV 35 corr. (rev. legend ends P P – same dies as illustration); Calicó 2493 (same dies as illustration); BMCRE 67 (same dies as illustration); Biaggi 1084 (same dies). A few light marks. Good VF. Rare type.

From the Weise Collection. Ex Coin Galleries (21 July 2004), lot 24.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part II will be held Wednesday morning, 15 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.