Severan Family Portraits - 4 Denarii

Wow, I love the portrait on that first coin.

 

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Following Doug's lead...

Septimius Severus denarius
Obv:–IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG, Laureate head right
Rev:– BONI EVENTVS, Fides standing right holding basket of fruit and corn ears
Minted in Alexandria. A.D. 194
Ref:– BMCRE -. RIC -. RSC -. (Not listed with Fides right)

2.72g. 17.10mm. 0o

Additional information from Curtis Clay “Not previously known for Septimius Severus but a reverse die match with a Julia Domna in Vienna”



Julia Domna denarius
Obv:– IVLA (sic) DOMNA AVG, Draped bust right, hair tied in bun behind
Rev:– VIRTVS AVG COS II, Roma, seated left on shield, holding Victory and spear
Minted in Alexandria, A.D. 194
References:– RIC - (Unlisted Hybrid with reverse from Sept. Sev. 350I (which is R2))

A rare coin type.



Caracalla Denarius
Obv:– M AVR ANTONINVS CAES, draped and cuirassed bust right (seen from front)
Rev:– SEVERI AVG PII FIL, sacrificial implements
Minted in Rome. A.D. 196
Reference:– BMCRE 186 has matching bust type though not illustrated. RIC 4 (though bust from front rather than the more usual rear). RSC 587.



Geta denarius
Obv:- P SEPT GETA PIVS AVG BRIT, laureate, bearded head right
Rev:- VICTORIAE BRIT, Victory, half-naked, standing left, holding wreath & palm.
Minted in Rome. A.D. 210-212
Reference:- RIC 92, RSC 219, BMC 68

 

I love those Alexandrian pieces!

Perhaps not Severan family but here are mine representing the Severan Period.

 

As per always => I think that my sweet coins are the best ...

=> Caracalla ... are you kidding me?!! (those two coins are sweet)



... sorry, I'm just being me ...

=> awesome coins "everyone" ... TIF, as always I love your coins because they're very similar to mine except you have a bit more loose-cash to spend on coins compared to me (great coins)

... Martin and Nemo, you dudes also have great coins (man, "everybody" has some pretty sweet examples!!)

 

Steve, I think that pair of Caracallas you have are world-class. Great coins, though, everyone! It's been quite a show. I'd love one of the Alexandrian issues, too.

 

well dang, i can't get to my pics as photobucket is down.

well, nice coins everyone. nemo...that batch is fantastic!

 

Excellent coins!