SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Laodicea ad Mare. Septimius Severus, with Julia Domna, 193-211. (Bronze, 30 mm, 18.22 g, 1 h), 198-199. IMP CAET L CEP CEVERO AVG ET IVL AVC M C Jugate draped busts of Septimius Severus, radiate and cuirassed, and Julia Domna, set on crescent, to right; c/ms: COL and C(AΓ) within rectangular incuses. Rev. SEPT LAVDIC COLON SEVER METROPOLI Marsyas standing left, raising his right hand and holding wineskin over his left shoulder. E. Meyer, "Die Bronzeprägung von Laodikeia in Syrien 194-217," JNG XXXVII/XXXVIII (1987/8), 70 (V1/R1). SNG Righetti 2114. For countermarks: Howgego 581 and 586. Dark brown patina. Fair.

From the Vineyard Collection, acquired in December 1999.