RB91365. Orichalcum sestertius, RIC IV 719b (R); BMCRE V p. 147, 596; Hunter III 149; Cohen II 8; SRCV II 6304, F, nice portrait, green patina, well centered, tight squared flan typical of the period, Rome mint, weight 20.765g, maximum diameter 29.5mm, die axis 180
o, 196 A.D.; obverse L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII, laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse ADVENTVI AVG FELICISSIMO (the most auspicious return of the Emperor), Septimius Severus on horseback pacing right, wearing military dress, cloak flying behind, raising right hand in salute, the horse led by soldier advancing right, looking left and holding a vexillum, S C (
senatus consulto) in exergue;
rare;
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