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Severus Alexander (AD 222-235). AV aureus (20mm, 6.00 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 (this coin).
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 46 (24 June 1998), lot 1335
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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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 15000-20000 USD
Severus Alexander (AD 222-235). AV aureus (20mm, 6.00 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 (this coin).
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 46 (24 June 1998), lot 1335
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-600-gm-7h-ngc-gem-ms-5-5-5-5-fine-style/a/3099-30118.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3099-05052022
HID02906262019
© 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 15000-20000 USD