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                Roman Hercules Denarius of SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS
                               Item #94629253
               Coins & Stamps:Coins:Non-US:Ancient, Medieval
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                                Description

     This piece was minted in 197 AD, during the reign of Septimius
     Severus, who ruled from 193-211 AD. Septimius Severus was one of
     three provincial governors who answered the call of an outraged
     public to oust the shamefully elected Didius Julianus, who
     literally had bought the throne in an auction. He was first to
     arrive in Rome, and easily dispensed with the deserted Julianus,
     who was beheaded in his palace. He then dealt with the forces of
     the other two governors, and became master of the Roman world.
     This type depicts the laureate head of Septimius Severus facing
     right, with legends L.SEPT.SEV.PERT.AVG.IMP.VIIII. The reverse
     type features Hercules standing half-right, resting on club,
     holding bow, lion's skin over arm. The legends for the type read
     HERCVLI.DEFENS. Coin is struck on a typical smallish flan, but
     otherwise grades F+/F, with clear devices and most of the legends
     visible. A very decent example of this popular type, catalouged
     as RSC-212. Buyer pays postage/insurance, coin shipped on
     clearance of funds. PA residents please add appropriate sales
     tax. MC/Visa accepted for orders of $20 or more. For more
     ancients, please visit our WWW page at
     http://www.philly.infi.net/~mdgeary/ . Thanks!

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