HistoricalCoins New Search Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1260. Closing Date: Jun 08, 2005. SAMARIA, Sebaste. Septimius Severus. 193-211 CE. Æ 34mm (23.28 gm, 12h). Dated CY 226 (201/2 CE). Bidding Closed Estimate $1000 SAMARIA, Sebaste. Septimius Severus. 193-211 CE. Æ 34mm (23.28 gm, 12h). Dated CY 226 (201/2 CE). IMP C L CEPT CEV PERT AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / CEBACTHNwN CYP, Hades carrying off Persephone in his chariot, Eros flying above; date above. Hendin -; SNG ANS -. Fine, dark brown patina. Much nicer than the only other published specimen. ($1000) Copyright © CNG 2002 Developed by DataArt 2002 High bid of $1000, $1150 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €810, £550, C$1250, A$1300, on June 8, 2005. Used by permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com