Auction 76 – 14 - 19 November 2022
Ancient, Dutch and World Coins, Medals, Orders and Decorations, Banknotes
Part 1: Mo, 14.11.2022, from 11:00 AM CET
Part 2: Mo, 14.11.2022, from 6:00 PM CET
Part 3: Tu, 15.11.2022, from 9:30 AM CET
Part 4: We, 16.11.2022, from 9:30 AM CET
Part 5: Th, 17.11.2022, from 9:30 AM CET
Part 6: Fr, 18.11.2022, from 9:30 AM CET
Part 7: Sa, 19.11.2022, from 9:30 AM CET
The auction is closed.
Part 2: Mo, 14.11.2022, from 6:00 PM CET
Part 3: Tu, 15.11.2022, from 9:30 AM CET
Part 4: We, 16.11.2022, from 9:30 AM CET
Part 5: Th, 17.11.2022, from 9:30 AM CET
Part 6: Fr, 18.11.2022, from 9:30 AM CET
Part 7: Sa, 19.11.2022, from 9:30 AM CET
Description
Septimius Severus (193-211) - AV Aureus (Rome AD 202-210, 7.24 g) - SEVERVS PIVS AVG Laureate head right / RESTITVTOR VRBIS Roma enthroned left on shield, holding palladium and sceptre (RIC 288 / Calicó 2529) - some rim irregularity (minor filing or insignificant traces of mounting?), not affecting the appearance of this attractive and popular coin, good VF. The reverse of this aureus ('restorer of the city') refers to Severus' extensive construction and building program in Rome, which included both new buildings and the restoration of existing structures.
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Bidding
| Price realized | 6'000 EUR |
| Starting price | 6'000 EUR |
The auction is closed.
