SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Laodicea ad Mare. Septimius Severus, 193-211. Tetradrachm (Billon, 27 mm, 12.37 g, 12 h), 208-209. AYT•KAI• •CЄOYHPOC•CЄ• Laureate and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus to right, breastplate decorated with aegis and trabea, and with paludamentum on left shoulder. Rev. ΔHMAP•X•ЄΞ•YΠATOC•TO•Γ• Eagle standing right with wings spread, head to left and holding wreath in beak. Prieur 1151 (3 recorded examples). Very rare with this impressive bust type. Light pitting, otherwise, very fine.