Laodiceia ad Mare, Syria

Septimius Severus, 193-211 A.D.

AR Tetradrachm, 13.48g.  26mm.   Laodicea Ad Mare. c.205-207 A.D. Laureate and cuirassed bust with aegis of Septimius to right.  Rev. Eagle standing and facing with head to right; star below.  Prieur 1119(dies)=Triton XXVII, 494.   This is of the finest style and part of Prieur's "Presentation Group" from this mint.  This is a gem of immaculate quality with toning and underlying luster.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Frank Sternberg, Zurich, Auction XXVI, 1992, lot 360 and featured on an enlarged color plate.

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Mint State $7,500.