Severus
Alexander (222-235 A.D.) - Silver Denarius - 20.43mm, 3.34gr |
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Obverse - IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Severus Alexander, his laureate and draped bust right |
Reverse - PM TR P COS PP Jupiter, naked, but for cloak behind over arms, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt and long scepter. |
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Minted in Rome in early 222 A.D. Reference: Mattingley, Sydenham, & Sutherland, "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 4, Part 2 (RIC), p71, nr. 5, bust type c (draped). Carson, R.A.G., "Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum", Volume 6 (BMC), p117, nr. 17-18 Sear, D.R., "Roman Coins and their Values" (RCV Millennium Edition), Volume 2, p645, nr. 7895. Cohen, H, "Descriptions Historique des Monnaies frappees sous l'Empire Romain" (C), Volume 4, p422, nr. 204. Seaby, H.A. & Sear, D.R. , "Roman Silver Coins" (RSC), Volume 3, p137, nr. 204. Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins" (VM), p212, nr. 35/1. Suarez, R., "Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins II" (ERIC II), p228, nr.81 (B05, O05, R067, T050, M2) Quality: Very Fine - |