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A gold aureus of Septimus Severus that earned a high grade with NGC Ancients is part of an August sale.
A high-grade Roman Empire coin that is over 1,800 years old tops an impressive selection of coins graded by NGC Ancients and offered by Heritage Auctions. Online bidding is now open for World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction, which ends August 5, 2020.
The Roman Empire - Septimus Severus, A.D. 193-211 Gold Aureus graded NGC Ancients Ch MS, 5/5 Strike and 5/5 Surface with Fine Style was struck during his rule from A.D. 193 to 211. He rose to power in the bloody Year of the Five Emperors. His rule was marked by military campaigns, including one that reinforced Rome's African territories and another that aimed to conquer modern-day Scotland but was cut short by his own fatal illness.
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