ROMAN EMPIRE. Divus Septimius Severus.
Bronze Sestertius, AD 211. Rome.
Obv: DIVO SEPTIMIO SEVERO PIO, bare head right. Rev: CONSECRATIO, ornate, five-storied funeral pyre surmounted by facing quadriga; SC in exergue.

Very Fine; attractive patination.

From the Ion Collection; acquired from Malcolm Hay.

Reference: RIC IV-490b (Caracalla); Banti-22.
Die Axis: 12h.
Diameter: 30 mm.
Weight: 19.77 g.