SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS, A.D. 193-211. Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Antioch. BI Tetradrachm (13.65 gms), A.D. 205-211. NGC Ch AU★, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5. Prieur-200; McAlee-659A. Obverse: Laureate head right; Reverse: Eagle standing facing on leg of sacrificial animal, head and tail right, with wings spread, holding wreath in beak. An expressive portrait of Septimius Severus in sharp detail and fine style. Surfaces display light gray toning with vibrant amber highlights. The fields radiate with original mint luster. An exceptional example, both in style and execution.
