Posted 02/24/2024 07:25 am
That is a very nice coin that I would love to own. I have been aware of this die but have yet to see an example other than the BM example.
I suspect that this is an obverse legend angraver error rather than a deliberate CO II but more examples with different reverse types / dies may help through die analysis. I do have a reverse die match to a COS II die, which is why I make the statement of my suspicion above.
Obv:- IMP CAE L SEP SE-V PERT AVG COS II, Laureate head right
Rev:- BONA SPEI .., Spes standing holding flower and lifting skirt
Minted in Emesa. A.D. 194
Ref:- BMCRE -. Cf 341 Note for CO II example with same reverse legend. RIC -. RSC 55d (citing Tinchant cat.)
Die axis 180 degrees. Weight 3.23g
Regards,
Martin
I suspect that this is an obverse legend angraver error rather than a deliberate CO II but more examples with different reverse types / dies may help through die analysis. I do have a reverse die match to a COS II die, which is why I make the statement of my suspicion above.
Obv:- IMP CAE L SEP SE-V PERT AVG COS II, Laureate head right
Rev:- BONA SPEI .., Spes standing holding flower and lifting skirt
Minted in Emesa. A.D. 194
Ref:- BMCRE -. Cf 341 Note for CO II example with same reverse legend. RIC -. RSC 55d (citing Tinchant cat.)
Die axis 180 degrees. Weight 3.23g
Regards,
Martin
