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194 NGC AU Septimius Severus Denarius Roman Empire Emesa Trophy Arms Legend Error (20050602C)

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  • Almost Uncirculated Roman Empire denarius coin.
  • Struck for Emperor Septimius Severus at the Eastern Emesa Mint with characteristic COS II obverse legend.
  • Emperor Septimius Severus, victor in the Civil Wars following the death of Commodus.
  • Reverse military type is a likely reference to the success of the military campaigns against Niger in the East.
  • Dated COS II = 194/5 CE.
  • RIC 389 (rated as Scarce), 2.93g.
  • Dark toned.
  • Certified by NGC to AU.
  • Superb detailed depiction of military trophy of arms (helmets, spears, shields, etc.).
  • Reverse blundered legend error: INVLCTO for INVICTO.
  • Obverse: IMP CAE SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II, laureate head of emperor facing right.
  • Reverse: INVLCTO IMP, trophy of arms.