Lot 3325
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211. Gold Aureus (7.26 g) minted at Rome, AD 193-194. Laureate head right of Septimius Severus. Reverse: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. RIC 22 [as Rare]; BMC 27. Excellent high-relief portrait. Extremely Fine.
What a provenance! Probably the most important sales of the last century were held by Naville/Ars Classica. They included most every rarity of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 13,000.
Ex Naville XII sale (18 X 26), lot 2953; ex Jacob Hirsch XXXIII (17 XI 13), lot 1350.
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| Realized $21,275 |
