Rome. Septimius Severus, 193-111 AD. Gold Aureus

Closed at:US $39,000.00
May-26-08

Rome. Septimius Severus, 193-111 AD. Gold Aureus (7.23 g), 
 Rome mint, struck 198 AD. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust 
 of Severus right. Reverse: Victory walks left, holding out a 
 wreath, and carrying a trophy of arms at her shoulder, a bound 
 Parthian captive sits left at her feet; VICT PARTHICAE. Biaggi 
 1111 (same reverse die); RIC 142b; C. 741 var. Superb strike 
 and centering, on round flan. Very rare. NGC graded 
 Uncirculated. 

Estimated Value $12,500 - 15,000. 

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