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Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1652. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
2005. SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS. 193-211 AD. AV Aureus 
(7.48 gm, 12h). Struck 205 AD. Bidding Closed 
Estimate $2000 

 SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS. 193-211 AD. AV Aureus (7.48 gm, 
 12h). Struck 205 AD. Laureate, draped, and 
 cuirassed bust right / Roma seated left, holding 
 palladium and sceptre; shield below. RIC IV 291 
 var. (bust type); BMCRE p. 222, † var. (same); 
 Calico 2532 (same dies). VF, scratches, small dig 
 on reverse. Very rare bust type. ($2000)


High bid of $3500, $4025 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €2835, £1925, C$4375, A$4550, on June 8, 2005.

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