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Septimius Severus, Denarius, Rare Emesa Mint!

AR; 17mm/2.9gm   Emesa Mint in Syria c. 194-195 AD

Con/ good Very Fine; toned mint luster

Obv/ IMP C AEL SEP [SEV PERT AVG] COS II; laureate bust right

Ref/ BONI EVENTVS; Bonus Eventus standing left, holding basket of fruit and corn ears

Ref/ RIC Vol 4a, 369 (S. Severus)

Sellers Note/ Bonus Eventus was the ancient Italic goddess of agriculture, later used as the personification of good news or other fortunate happenings.