Watch List notes:

Severus Alexander, 222-235. As (Copper, 27 mm, 10.52 g, 11 h), Rome, 230. IMP SEV ALEXANDER AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right, with slight drapery on his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTI / S - C Victory standing right, placing her right foot on helmet and inscribing shield, attached to palm tree, with VOT X. BMC 646 (same reverse die). Cohen 568. RIC 617. Extremely rare. Well struck and with an attractive turquoise patina. Somewhat rough, otherwise, very fine.


From the G.G. Collection of Roman Imperial third century middle bronzes, ex Auctiones E-Auction 6, 20 May 2012, 99.

This type with VICTORIA AVGVSTI instead of P M TR P VIIII COS III P P is known from a single reverse die only and hence of extreme rarity.