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Septimius Severus. Æ 30 (12.83 g), AD 193-211, Medaba in Decapolis. Laureate, draped and cuirassed
bust of Septimius Severus right. Rev. Helios in spread quadriga facing, extending arm and holding whip.
Meshorer 268 (our specimen far superior); Spijkerman 2; Rosenberger 3.
Scarce.
Wonderful dark green and
sandy-orange earthen patina. Choice Very Fine.
$500
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
348
Caracalla. Æ (14.07 g), AD 198-217. Dium in Decapolis, CY 270 (AD 207/8). Laureate, draped and cui-
rassed bust of Caracalla right. Rev. Flaming altar within tetrastyle temple with eagle in arched pediment;
across upper field, date (O-C). Spijkerman 2 corr. (obv. legend); cf. Rosenberger 2 (same). Dark green
patina with sandy highlights. Well struck and well centered. A marvelous architectural type in outstanding
condition. Extremely Fine.
$600
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.