The Arch of Septimius Severus
Lot 691
Caracalla, 198-217. As (Copper, 25 mm, 8.88 g, 1 h), Rome, 204. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG PONT TR P VII Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla to right, seen from behind. Rev. ARCVS AVGG / S C The Arch of Septimius Severus, consisting of a central archway flanked by two smaller archways; above, attic supported by four columns; atop, facing triumphal quadriga flanked by horsemen and erect figures on either side. BMC p. 344† = Cohen 15 = RIC 419. Very rare. Fine.

From the G.G. Collection of Roman Imperial third century middle bronzes.

The reverse of this as shows the famous Arch of Septimius Severus, erected in 203 to commemorate the victories during the emperor's Parthian campaigns in 194-195 and 197-199. The Arch was built at the northwestern end of the Forum Romanum and is still one of the main attractions for modern-day visitors to the ancient remains of Rome.
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Closing time: 23-Sep-18, 18:45:30 CEST
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