Ave!
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.