Septimius Severus. AE 24-28

Septimius Severus; 193-211 AD, Anchialus, Thrace, AE 24-28, 12.09g. Cf. AMNG-493 and Varbanov 271-278. Obv: AV K Λ CEΠT CEVHPOC Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: OVΛΠIAN - Ω - N - AΓXIAΛE around, ΩN in exergue, Prize crown between two palm branches on a table with two legs; both table legs seem to end in lions' feet and to have a small lion's head with mane about 2/3 of the way up the leg; under the table, additional legend CEBHPI or CEBHPIA; the prize crown possibly inscribed [NVM / ΦI]A in two lines. The lion's heads and feet on the table legs are not mentioned in AMNG or Varbanov. NVMΦIA written on the prize crown, if confirmed by a clearer specimen, might also be new; usually this word is written under the table, below CEBHPIA.. EF