193 NGC Ch XF Septimius Severus Emesa Mint Roman Empire Denarius Pedigree (20052901CZ)

Choice Extremely Fine Emperor Septimius Severus Roman Empire Emesa Eastern Mint denarius coin. Minted 193 CE, 3.27g, RIC 354 (rated as scarce). Unusual to offer Emesa Mint coins in grades above VF. Pedigree: Ex. Freeman & Sear Mail Bid 1, lot 502, March 10, 1995.  NGC Certified  to Ch XF, Strike 4/5, Surface 3/5.  Obverse: IMP CAE L SEPT SEV PERT AVG, laureate bust right. Reverse: FELICITAS TEMPOR, grain stalks between crossed cornucopiae. FELICITAS TEMPOR refers to "happy times" with the new Severan dynasty (the Emperor and his two sons Caracalla & Geta).