- Choice Extremely Fine Emperor Septimius Severus Roman Empire Emesa Eastern Mint denarius coin.
- Minted 193 CE, 3.27g, RIC 354 (rated as scarce).
- Unusual to offer Emesa Mint coins in grades above VF.
- Pedigree: Ex. Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 1, lot 502, March 10, 1995.
- NGC Certified to Ch XF, Strike 4/5, Surface 3/5.
- Obverse: IMP CAE L SEPT SEV PERT AVG, laureate bust right.
- Reverse: FELICITAS TEMPOR, grain stalks between crossed cornucopiae.
- FELICITAS TEMPOR refers to "happy times" with the new Severan dynasty (the Emperor and his two sons Caracalla & Geta).