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Severus Alexander (AD 222-235). AV aureus (20mm, 6.11 gm, 7h). NGC Gem MS 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style. Rome, AD 230. IMP SEV ALE-XAND AVG, laureate bust of Severus Alexander right, seen from behind, drapery on left shoulder / P M TR P VIIII-CO-S-III P P, Severus Alexander as Romulus, radiate, wearing tunic and sagum, advancing right, transverse spear in right hand, trophy in left over shoulder. RIC IV.II 103. Calicó 3121 (same dies). A splendid aureus in an absolutely perfect state of preservation, certified at the highest level NGC assigns to ancient coins.
Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 3040 CICF (9 April 2015), lot 29261
The type, depicting Alexander as Romulus in military dress, likely refers to preparations for war against the new Sasanid dynasty in Persia, which had launched aggressive attacks against Rome's eastern provinces.
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Estimate: 7000-9000 USD
Severus Alexander (AD 222-235). AV aureus (20mm, 6.11 gm, 7h). NGC Gem MS 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style. Rome, AD 230. IMP SEV ALE-XAND AVG, laureate bust of Severus Alexander right, seen from behind, drapery on left shoulder / P M TR P VIIII-CO-S-III P P, Severus Alexander as Romulus, radiate, wearing tunic and sagum, advancing right, transverse spear in right hand, trophy in left over shoulder. RIC IV.II 103. Calicó 3121 (same dies). A splendid aureus in an absolutely perfect state of preservation, certified at the highest level NGC assigns to ancient coins.
Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 3040 CICF (9 April 2015), lot 29261
The type, depicting Alexander as Romulus in military dress, likely refers to preparations for war against the new Sasanid dynasty in Persia, which had launched aggressive attacks against Rome's eastern provinces.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-severus-alexander-ad-222-235-av-aureus-20mm-611-gm-7h-ngc-gem-ms-5-5-5-5-fine-style/a/3094-33090.s?type=CoinArchives3094
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 7000-9000 USD