ambr0zie Posted March 7, 2023 · Member Share Posted March 7, 2023 Hello ladies and gentlemen, I would require some help from a Severan expert, please. Bought this coin more out of impulse and for the reverse - quite a serious lyre there But I am not sure if the attribution from the house is correct Septimius Severus (193-211). AR Denarius (18mm, 3.27g). Alexandria, AD 195. Laureate head r. R/ Apollo standing l., holding patera in r. hand, lyre in l. RIC IV 40; RSC 42 I did a quick check and this design was minted in Rome and Alexandria. I am not sure about the difference and, of course, what is the correct mint for my coin. How can we distinguish between mints? I am sure many collectors would appreciate a guide. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted March 7, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted March 7, 2023 10 minutes ago, ambr0zie said: But I am not sure if the attribution from the house is correct It is not. Apart from stylistic differences, the legend on the Apollo denarius from Alexandria should read "MP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG", see here: http://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.4.ss.345 . Your coin, though some letters are quite worn, clearly reads "L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP IIII." It is thus RIC IV 40 from Rome, see here: http://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.4.ss.40. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted March 7, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 (edited) Thank you! The style differences are still unclear for me, but I should have noticed the obverse legend, that leaves no doubts. Edited March 7, 2023 by ambr0zie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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