Severus Alexander (222-235 A.D.)
- Silver Denarius - 19.68mm, 3.34g |
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Obverse
- IMP C M AVR SEV-ALEXAND AVG Severus Alexander, his laureate and draped bust right |
Reverse - VICT-ORIA-AVG Victory, running left, holding wreath and palm. |
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Minted in Rome in 225 A.D. Reference: Mattingley, Sydenham, & Sutherland, "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 4, Part 2 (RIC), p84, nr. 180, obverse bust c. Carson, R.A.G., "Coins of the Roman Empire inthe British Museum", Volume 6 (BMCRE), p140, nr. 270. Sear, D.R., "Roman Coins and their Values" (RCV Millennium Edition), Volume 2, p649, nr. 7931. Cohen, H, "Descriptions Historique des Monnaies frappees sous l'Empire Romain" (C), Volume 4, p459, nr. 564. Seaby, H.A. & Sear, D.R. , "Roman Silver Coins" (RSC), Volume 3, p145, nr. 564. Suarez, R., "Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins II" (ERIC II), p404, nr. 350 (B009, O004, R117, T117, M2) Suarez, R., "Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins II" (ERIC II-digital), p339, nr. 350 (B009, O004, R117, T117, M2) Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins" (VM), p213, nr. 59/4, victory running left. Kampmann, U., "Die Münzen der Römischen Kaiserzeit", 2nd. revised edition (Kampmann), p261, nr. 62.77.1. Quality: Very Fine+ Rarity; C (Common) |