Abydos (AD 193-211) AE 38 - Septimius Severus

Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD. AE38 (23.74g). Fl. Ba. Prokles. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / EÎ I APC Î¦Î› BA Î P-OKÎ›OY / ABYÎ”HN, Leander accompanied by dolphins, swimming in the Hellespont towards a turret, from which Hero hold out a lighted lamp. Very rare. Interesting mythological depiction. Black green patina.

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Filename:	00097q00~0.jpg
City/Mint name:	Abydos
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Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	BMC 60; Mionnet II, 637, 54
Valuation:	Hess-Divo Auc. 308 (10/2007), lot 97 ($5,541 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:	Hess-Divo AG - www.hessdivo.com
Filesize:	61 KiB
Date added:	Jul 15, 2008
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