PHOENICIA. Tyre. Septimius Severus, 193-211. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29.5 mm, 15.06 g, 12 h), 209-211. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ CΕΠ CΕΟΥΗΡΟC CΕ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus to right, seen from rear. Rev. ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤΟC ΤΟ Γ Eagle standing facing on a club, wings spread and with head turned to left, holding a wreath within its beak; between legs, murex shell. Bellinger 295. Prieur 1534. RPC V.3, 81865 ID (temporary). Dark grey toning; rare. Light green deposits along the edge, otherwise, good very fine.
From an American collection.