Watch List notes:

Severus Alexander, 222-235. Aureus (Gold, 20 mm, 5.67 g, 5 h), Rome, 226. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right, seen from behind. Rev. P M TR P V COS II P P Mars advancing right, holding spear pointing forward in his right hand and trophy over his left shoulder. Antike Kunst (1967), 509 (this coin). BMC -. Calicó 3105. Cohen -. RIC 52. A lovely example with an elegant portrait struck in high relief. Light scratches and with a die break on the reverse, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.


From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, privately acquired from Bank Leu on 20 May 1964 (with a photocopy of the original invoice enclosed).