last coin from 2014, Septimius Severus denarius

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  1. mithridates

    mithridates Member

    I'd posted my first coin for 2015, so figured I'd post the last one from 2014, that I had gotten in December, as well.
    Septimius Severus ar denarius
    Rome mint, c.200-201 AD 3.27g
    Obv: SEVERVS AVG PART MAX
    Septimius laureate head right.
    Rev: RESTITVTOR VRBIS
    Emperor standing half-left, sacrificing out of patera
    over tripod and grasping inverted spear.
    RIC 167a.
    Had a lot of issues in the process of getting this one, but once everything was finally cleared up and I actually received it i was thrilled to have it.
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    mithridates, Jan 24, 2015
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  3. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    It's a very attractive coin :)
     
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  4. Okidoki

    Okidoki Well-Known Member

    yes indeed large flan.
    nice
     
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  5. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    :rolleyes:

    Wow mithridates, that's a fantastic Sep-Sev ... it looks very well struck (minty)
     
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  6. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

    I like this particular portrait style of the good ol' Rome mint.
     
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  7. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    Boy that's a lovely denarius. Well-done sir!
     
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  8. ro1974

    ro1974 Well-Known Member

    Nice one, Well-done!!!:snaphappy:
     
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  9. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    From the image I would say this one should be considered "mint" condition.
     
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  10. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    Agreed. I just don't see how it could be any better.
     
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  11. icerain

    icerain Mastir spellyr

    Nice coin, all the details are there.
     
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  12. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    yeah man, "0" wear on that...super coin.
     
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  13. Aidan_()

    Aidan_() Numismatic Contributor

    Agreed, well struck, nice centering and lovely mint luster. *thumbsup*

    Minty-fresh? :D
     
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  14. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    Yes, minty-fresh. Add it to the lexicon of erudite numismatic terminology!
     
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  15. mithridates

    mithridates Member

    Thank you everyone! The reverse portrait was what really drew me to it. First Septimius Severus for my collection.
     
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