Septimius Severus, AE36 of Apameia, Phrygia

Obv: AVT K L CEPT CEOVHROC PERTI, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: EPI AGWNOQETOV ARTEMA, APAMEW/N (in ex.), Athena, 
helmeted, seated left on rock against which leans her 
shield, she turns her body backwards as she blows the double 
flute and sees her face reflected in Lake Aulokrene; in the 
background is a rocky height, behind which appears Marsyas 
extending both arms in astonishment at the sight of the 
goddess and her reflection.

BMC 164; Imhoof KM 23A; Imhoof Gr. M 655; SNG von Aulock 3497; Franke KZR 276.

Courtesy of Ancient Coin Art, Nov. 2010.