Septimius Severus – Altar

Septimius Severus – Altar
Silver antoninianus (= double denarius), Rome, 249 - 251 A.D.
   
Obv. DIVO SEVERO; Radiate head of Divus Septimius Severus r.
Rev. CONSECRATIO; Altar-enclosure with double panelled doors, flames rising from the top of the altar, sometimes with horns visible on either side.

   

   RIC (Decius) 96; RSC (Severus) 800
   
Picture credit: Gemini, LLC (Auction 13), 6.4.2017, lot 308


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