Septimius Severus, AE medallion of Elaea, Aeolis. AD 193-211. Magistrate L. Hirrios Zenon. 53.78 g.

AY KAI L CEPTI CEOYHROC PER, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
EPI CTRATHGOY LIRRIOY ZHNWNOC ELAITWN, emperor on horseback riding right, raising right hand, trophy to right with bound captive sitting left at its base.

BMC 51; SNG von Aulock 1616; Prowe III 733 (this coin); Niggeler I 612 (ditto); Prince Waldeck coll. 665 (ditto).

With permission of Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger - Auction 372, Lot 1262, Oct. 2002.