TYPE Greek Imperial, Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), AE33 of Byzantion (Thrace), 27.68g DESCRIPTION . Obv: Laureate draped bust (as seen from behind) of Septimius to r., Greek legend AV K L SEP SEVEROS PER Rev: Asklepios sacrificing at altar, basket of torches in field, Greek legend EP ARH M AVR ANTONINOU BYZANTION (weak in places) REFERENCE: Cop -, BMC -, LE -, L3 -, cf. Mu 3306-7 GRADING: AVF / F, green and brown patina, some roughness and pitting, rare ORDER INFO: R2867, $85 Scarce type altogether with a seldom encountered reverse motif, and an impressive portrait on a full and massive, almost medallic flan. The conical wicker basket to the right of the reverse alter have erroneously described by Mushmov as "harpoons".