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Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => Coin of the Day => Topic started by: quadrans on July 17, 2021, 08:44:43 am
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Nice Septimius Severius, Spes, Emesa, COTD, Not in RIC, Not in RSC...
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=171167
049 Septimius Severus (193-211 A.D.), Emesa, RIC IV-I -, AR-Denarius, BONAE SPEI II COS, Spes standing left, #1
avers: IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG, Laureate bust right.
reverse: BONAE SPEI II COS, Spes standing left, holding flower and raising skirt.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 15,8-18,8mm, weight: 3,61g, axis: 7h ,
mint: Emesa, date: 194-95 A.D.,
ref: RIC IV-I -, RSC -, Rare!
Regards
Joe/Q.
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A fantastic find. I am a big fan of the II COS reverse series and have 8 examples but not this one. Congratulations.
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Thank you Martin for the words of appreciation. :) ;)
I always admire your Severus gallery. +++
Regards
Joe
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Great coin Joe, really nice clear strike for the Spes coins.
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Thank you, Ron, ;) +++
Regards
Joe
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Thank you, Ron, ;) +++
Regards
Joe
If not already done, someone asked for examples of layout scribe circles from fresh dies. Your reverse is a great example to cross post to that thread.
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;D
Yes, I agree... +++
Joe
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Look here for a die match:-
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=113438.msg689836#msg689836 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=113438.msg689836#msg689836)
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Thank you, Martin, nice info... +++
Regards
Joe
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I don't have that reverse type from that issue but I do have this one from a different reverse die from the II COS issue
Septimius Severus denarius
Obv:– IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG II COS, Laureate head right
Rev:– BONAE SPEI II COS, Spes standing holding flower and lifting skirt
Minted in Emesa, 194 - 195 A.D.
References:– RIC -. RSC -. BMC -.
2.53g, 20.31mm, 0o
(https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10618/RI_064ib_img.jpg)
which shares an obverse die with this one.
Obv:– IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG II COS, Laureate head right
Rev:– FORTVNAE REDVCI II COS, Fortuna standing left holding rudder and cornucopia
Minted in Emesa, 194 - 195 A.D.
References:– RIC -. RSC -. BMC -.
(https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10618/RI_064qo_img.jpg)
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Hi, Martin,
I recognized your "BONAE SPEI II COS" coin when I look in your great gallery...
The other interesting specimen "FORTVNAE REDVCI II COS" I realized just now, a great coin too... +++
Regards
Joe
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I am now reviewing the Severus family coins in my collection,
in more detail after many years, I hope to find some more interesting specimens ...
Regards
Joe
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My other Septimius II COS coins....
Obv:– IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG, Laureate head right
Rev:– BONI EVENTVS II COS, Fides standing left holding plate of fruit and two wheat ears
Minted in Emesa. A.D. 193
Reference:– BMCRE -. RIC -. RSC -.
(https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10618/RI_064ly_img.jpg)
Obv:– IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG II C, laureate head right
Rev:– CERER FRVG II COS, Ceres standing left, holding grain ears in right hand, torch in left.
Minted in Emesa. A.D. 194
Reference:– BMCRE -. RIC -. RSC -.
(https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10618/RI_064nn_img.jpg)
Obv:– IMP CE L SEP SEV PEPT AVG, Laureate head right
Rev:– MONETAE AVG II COS, Moneta standing left, holding scales in right hand, cornucopiae in left
Minted in Emesa. A.D. 193
Reference:– BMCRE -. RIC IV -. RSC -.
3.18g, 18.87mm, 0o
(https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10618/RI_064il_img.jpg)
and a Julia Domna
Obv:– IVLIA DOMNA AVG, Draped bust right
Rev:– MONETAE AVG II COS, Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia
Minted in Emesa. A.D. 194
Reference(s) – RIC -; BMCRE -; RSC -.
Other examples in Paris and Vienna. Die match to the Paris example.
(https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10618/RI_065ak_img.jpg)
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All great coins, Martin, +++
I do not find any Domna before with "II COS"...
Congratulation.
Joe
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There is also this peculiar version for Domna. Not a II COS but a COS II reverse.
Julia Domna denarius
Obv:– IVLA (sic) DOMNA AVG, Draped bust right, hair tied in bun behind
Rev:– VIRTVS AVG COS II, Roma, seated left on shield, holding Victory and spear
Minted in Alexandria, A.D. 194
References:– RIC - (Unlisted Hybrid with reverse from Sept. Sev. 350I (which is R2))
(https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10618/RI_065bg_img.jpg)
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Ohh, Great, interesting style, nice engraving letters, not usual "..G COS"...
Regards
Joe