Septimius Severus, SAEC FRVGIF COS

I don't usually collect the Rome mint coinage of Septimius Severus but when I spot something I find unusual I do pounce on it.

I believe this to be a relatively rare coin. I seem to recall Curtis Clay stating that he knew of 8 examples from two reverse dies some time back. This data may well have changed since then.

I was pleased to obtain a nice example of this unusual type depicting the African god Saeculum Frugiferum.

Septimius Severus Denarius
Obv:– IMP CAE L SEP-T SEV PERT AVG. Laureate head right
Rev:– SAEC FRVGIF COS, Saeculum Frugiferum., radiate, standing left, holding winged caduceus and trident
Minted in Rome. A.D. 193
Reference:– BMCRE -. RIC IV 19 (Rated Rare); RSC 622.



Martin

 

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Very cool, indeed! I'm always drawn to unusual reverse types and would love to have a Saeculum Frugiferum.

 

That's a new one to me! Very interesting reverse.

 

That is a winner!

 

I LOVE seeing unusual types I've never seen before!!! WOW!!

 

Hey Martin, I know that you and Doug are always claiming that you're all that where Sep-Sev is concerned ... but in this particular case, I'm gonna call you out on your sweet new OP-coin!!

Winged caduceus? ... c'mon!! ... who are you trying to kid?



It is obviously the even more rare Daffylius Duckus

 

Great coin, Martin. I would add it. Congrats on another addition.

 

That beautiful coin looks like your Avatar.

 

oh cool, i've never even heard of "saeculum frugierum"....what a cool reverse!