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               Adiabenian Victory SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS Denarius
                              Item #148697473
               Coins & Stamps:Coins:Non-US:Ancient, Medieval
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                                Description

     This piece was minted in 195 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.
     The obverse of this type depicts the laureate head of Septimius
     Severus facing right, with legends L.SEPT.SEV.PERT.AVG.IMP.VII.
     The reverse type features Victory advancing left, holding wreath
     and trophy, with legends ARAB.ADIAB.COS.II.P.P. This type was
     minted to mark Severus' victories over the Arabs and Adiabenians,
     achieved as part of his campaign against Pescennius Niger in the
     East. This piece is struck on a typically small Severan period
     flan, but otherwise grades F+, with devices and legends very
     clear where struck up. A nice example of this historical type,
     catalouged as RSC-50. All coins guaranteed genuine without
     limitations. 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. Member ANA, PAN.
     For more ancients, please visit our WWW page at
     http://www.philly.infi.net/~mdgeary/ . Thanks!

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