Lot 53-198. Septimius Severus. A.D. 193-211. AR denarius. Rome mint, struck A.D. 203.

Septimius Severus. A.D. 193-211. AR denarius (19.1 mm, 3.41 g, 7 h). Rome mint, struck A.D. 203. SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right / INDVLGENTIA AVGG, IN CARTH, the Dea Caelestis seated facing on lion galloping right over rushing waters, holding thunderbolt and scepter. RIC 266; BMCRE 335; RSC 222. VF. 

This coin type was issued to commemorate numerous renovations and additions to the city of Carthage, most importantly, a new aqueduct. Dea Caelestis was the patron goddess of Carthage.

 

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$  100.00

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$ 60.00 (1 bid(s))
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Bidding closed (Tuesday, 05 Apr 2016, 13:38:00)
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