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207 NGC MS Septimius Severus Denarius Roman Empire Africa Lion Rare Pedigree (22030601C)

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  • Mint State Uncirculated Emperor Septimius Severus Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
  • Struck 207 CE (TR P XV), 3.50g, RSC 493b, RIC 207a (rated as Rare), Foss 78b.
  • Historic emission for the Emperor's Visit to Africa, with honors to the Punic god of healing (equivalent to Aesculapius).
  • Rare reverse variety with Africa holding snake in left hand.
  • Certified by NGC to MS toned with underlying lustrous surfaces.
  • Pedigree: Ex. Empire Coins Auction #9, 30 April 1988, Lot 303 with original ticket. 
  • Obverse: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate bust of emperor facing right.
  • Reverse: P M TR P XV COS III P P, Africa wearing elephant-skin head-dress standing right holding out drapery & holding snake in left hand with lion to right.
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