Severus
Alexander (222-235 A.D.) - Silver Denarius - 19.68mm, 3.34gr |
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Obverse - IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Severus Alexander, his laureate and draped bust right |
Reverse - VICTORIA AVG Victory, running left, holding wreath and palm. |
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Minted in Rome 225 A.D. Reference: Mattingley, Sydenham, & Sutherland, "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 4, Part 2 (RIC), p84, nr. 180, obverse bust c. 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 Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins", p213, nr. 59/4, victory running left. Suarez, R., "Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins" (ERIC), p229, nr.102 (B05, O05, R115, T110, M2) Quality: Very Fine+ |