Septimius Severus, Denarius, 197-200
Rome - Fourrée - Billon - EF(40-45) - RIC:137
Head of Septimius Severus, laureate, right.
Genius, standing left, sacrificing with patera in right hand over lighted and garlanded altar, left, and holding corn-ears in left hand
Fourré denarius with traces of bronze that can be seen on the edge of the broken part of the flan. However, it should be noted that this denarius imitates a very rare issue of Septimius Severus denarii, of which only one authentic example is known to exist in public collections, and very few authentic examples have been sold in recent years.
L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX
P M TR P VII COS II P P
2.28 gr
An “EF(40-45)” quality
As in numismatics it is important that the state of conservation of an item be carefully evaluated before it is offered to a discerning collector with a keen eye.
This initially obscure acronym comprising two words describing the state of conservation is explained clearly here:
Extremely Fine
This means – more prosaically – that the coin has circulated well from hand to hand and pocket to pocket but the impact on its wear remains limited: the coins retains much of its mint luster, sharp detailing and little sign of being circulated. Closer examination with the naked eye reveals minor scratches or nicks.
