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Laodicea ad Mare (Latakia), Syria

The Laodicea mint, like that at Emesa, operated for Septimius Severus' family, from 195 to 202 A.D.

Septimius Severus, 9 April 193 - 4 February 211 A.D.

Annona was the goddess of harvest and her main attribute is grain. This reverse suggests the arrival of grain by sea from the provinces (especially from Egypt) and its distribution to the people.RS84946. Silver denarius, RIC IV 501, RSC III 39, BMCRE V 652, SRCV II 6262, Choice EF, light toning on luster, die wear, weight 3.667 g, maximum diameter 19.5 mm, die axis 180^o, Laodicea ad Mare (Latakia, Syria) mint, 198 A.D.; obverse L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX, laureate head right; reverse ANNONAE AVGG, Annona standing half left, right foot on prow, stalks of grain in right hand, cornucopia in left; $160.00 (�142.40)

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Septimius Severus, 9 April 193 - 4 February 211 A.D.

Victory or Nike is seen with wings in most statues and paintings, with one of the most famous being the Winged Victory of Samothrace. Most other winged deities in the Greek pantheon had shed their wings by Classical times. Nike is the goddess of strength, speed, and victory. Nike was a very close acquaintance of Athena and is thought to have stood in Athena's outstretched hand in the statue of Athena located in the Parthenon. Victory or Nike is also one of the most commonly portrayed figures on Greek and Roman coins.RS77438. Silver denarius, RIC IV 526; RSC III 102; BMCRE V p. 299, 732; Hunter III 202; SRCV II -, VF, nice eastern style, weight 2.858 g, maximum diameter 19.3 mm, die axis 195^o, Laodicea ad Mar (Latakia, Syria) mint, 202 A.D.; obverse SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right; reverse COS III P P, Victory advancing left, wreath in right hand, palm frond in left hand; $135.00 (�120.15)

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Geta, 209 - c. 26 December 211 A.D.

Although Ares was viewed by the Greeks primarily as destructive and destabilizing, worthy of contempt and revulsion, for the Romans, Mars was a father (pater) of the Roman people. He was the father of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome. In early Rome, he was second in importance only to Jupiter, and the most prominent of the military gods in the religion of the Roman army. Most of his festivals were held in March, the month named for him (Latin Martius), and in October, which began and ended the season for military campaigning and farming.RS73366. Silver denarius, RSC III 76, RIC IV 103, BMCRE V 742, SRCV II 7179, VF, small flan, weight 1.830 g, maximum diameter 16.0 mm, die axis 0^o, Laodicea ad Mare (Latakia, Syria) mint, 202 A.D.; obverse P SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES, draped bust right, from behind; reverse MARTI VICTORI, Mars advancing right, transverse spear in right hand, trophy over shoulder in left; scarce; $50.00 (�44.50)

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