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Septimius Severus, Denarius, Trophy Reverse, Emesa Mint, Ancient Forgery!

Silver Plated; 17mm/2.6gm    As Emesa Mint in Syria c. 194-195 AD

Con/ Very Fine; fresh with near mint luster.

Obv/ IMP CAEL SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II; laureate bust right

Ref/ INVICTO IMP; Trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, spears, and shields; spear, crested helmet, two oblong shields and two spears at its base.

Ref/ RIC Vol 4a, 489 (S. Severus) - Scarce!

Seller's Note/ The reverse trophy is especially impressive. An excellent example of an ancient forgery.