35mm Septimius Severus from Antioch
Lot 221 · Consigned by mjd
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Description
This is a really fantastic coin to feel in hand. Very smooth and even patina and a nice large flan. And heavy for one of these (most are ~22g). This is 35mm and 27.5g!
Obverse
Laureate head of Septimius Severus, right
Legend: SEVERVS PIV AVG
Reverse
Mên standing facing, head right, holding sceptre and Nike; foot on bucranium; to left, cock
Legend: COL MEN ANTIOC