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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 1084928, member: 19463&quot;]I suppose the coin is always the main part but I always enjoy getting evidence that a coin once spent time in a collection rather than just dealer stock.&nbsp; This sestertius of Septimius Severus came with a very carefully lettered paper envelope (dealer tells me it is not old but a modern collector with neat writing). </p><p><br /></p><p>Three Monetae are generally connected with coinage in three metals.&nbsp; I find it odd that the type does not come in gold or silver.&nbsp; Each is shown with a scales but the center one holds hers much higher and this coin almost makes it look like a goose or the udder usually associated with Ubertas.&nbsp; I&#039;m sure this is a factor of poor striking and wear.&nbsp; These are not terribly common (and IMP IIII date seems less common than IMP III) but the full obverse legends is what made the coin appeal to me.&nbsp; Many sestertii of the period are more poorly struck than this.&nbsp; They exist with three portrait versions but this cuirassed bust is most common.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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