198 NGC Ch XF Septimius Severus Roman Empire Laodicea Denarius Legend Error Pedigree (21060504C)

Choice Extremely Fine Emperor Septimius Severus Roman Empire silver denarius coin. Issued 198 CE at Laodicea ad Mare Eastern mint. Rare blundered obverse legend mint error with L SEPE SEVERVS, instead of L SEP SEVERVS Superb portrait of the Emperor. 3.84g (heavy flan) , RIC 497a Variety, RSC 642 Variety. Pedigree: Ex. CNG Private Sale with ticket. NGC Certified to AU, colorfully toned. Obverse: L SEPE SEVERVS PER AVG P M IMP XI, laureate head right. Reverse: SALVTI AVGG, Salus seated left feeding snake coiled around altar. Salus was the goddess of safety and welfare. Her temple on the Quirinal at Rome, dedicated in 302 BC, was the scene of an annual sacrifice on August 5.