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Septimius Severus (?), head right
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BITHYNIA. Nikomedia. Faustina Jr. Æ 26. A.D. 145-176. Obv: ΦAVCTEI-NACEBACTH. Draped bust right. Rev: NEIKOMHΔIAC-(NEΩKOPOV?). Kybele enthroned left, right hand extended, holding object (?), resting left arm on drum (?); Countermark to upper left. Ref: BMC -; SNG Aul 765. Axis: 30°. Weight: 9.20 g. CM: Laureate head of emperor right, in circular punch, 6.5 mm. Howgego - (possibly 67?). Note: Howgego suggests that group 67 depicts Caracalla. The countermark on this specimen, though, bears a strong resemblance to Septimius Severus. Collection Automan.
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