ANCIENT THEMES. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. Æ “Medallion” (39mm, 30.46 g, 6h). By Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). Later cast. Near EF.

Keystone 17 – The W. Toliver Besson Collection
Lot: 351. Estimated: $ 100

Paduan and Related Medals, Bronze

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ANCIENT THEMES. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. Æ “Medallion” (39mm, 30.46 g, 6h). By Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). Later cast. L · SEPTIMIVS SEVERVS · PERTINAX AVG IMP VII, laureate and cuirassed bust facing slightly right / DIVI M PII F P M TR P IIII COS II P P, Mars standing right, holding spear and resting shield on ground; cuirass to left. Johnson & Martini 1810-23. Brown patina, lightly chased. Near EF. A high quality cast.

From the W. Toliver Besson Collection. Ex Jencek Historical Enterprise 19 (11 March 2014), lot 151.


Closing Date and Time: 22 July 2026 at 11:56:40 ET.



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