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Septimius Severus (bust of)
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BOSPORUS, Kings of. Rhoemetalces. Æ 25 (48 nummia). A.D. 133-154 (circa). Obv: BACIΛ(EW)CPOIMHTAΛKOY. Diademed and draped bust right, trident before, club behind; countermark before face. Rev: MH within wreath. Ref: Sear (GIC) 5469 var. (club behind); BMC 11-12 var. (regular A:s). Axis: 345°. Weight: 10.49 g. CM: Laureate bust of Septimius Severus right, in irregular punch, 7 x 8.5 mm.Howgego 63 (85 pcs). Note: The countermark was applied to equate older coins with coins issued during Septimius Severus' reign (A.D. 196-210), coins which bore Severus' head as part of the type. Collection Automan.
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