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Offline Victor

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Severus II SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KART from Carthage
« on: September 25, 2020, 10:03:23 AM »
I have been patiently waiting for this coin and it did not disappoint. It has full borders, though a bit touch and go on the obverse at bottom. The reverse is amazing-- the silvering has toned within the beaded border and makes a stunning contrast...it reminds me of cameos. The obverse has the same effect; but the reverse looks the best.



Severus II
A.D. 305- 306
27x31mm       10.4g
FL VAL SEVERVS NOB CAES; Laureate head right.
SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KART; Carthage standing facing, head left, holding fruits in both hands; H in left field.
In ex. Γ
RIC VI Carthage 40a

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Re: Severus II SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KART from Carthage
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2020, 01:31:38 PM »
Beautiful toning - it's cool the way the toning is contained inside the border.

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Re: Severus II SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KART from Carthage
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2020, 07:26:06 AM »
Beautiful coin Victor, the silvering is fantastic and it’s a nice portrait too.