Ancients
Severus Alexander (AD 222-235). AV aureus (20mm, 5.61 gm, 1h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Rome, AD 231. IMP ALEXAN-DER PIVS AVG, laureate head of Severus Alexander right, drapery on left shoulder / PROVIDE-NTIA AVG, Providentia standing facing, head left, grain ears in right hand over modius filled with grain ears, anchor in left. RIC IV.II 251 var. (no drapery). Calicó 3133. Rare.
From the Morris Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Mail Bid Sale 78 (14 May 2008), lot 1815.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 5000-6000 USD