Watch List notes:

Severus Alexander, 222-235. Denarius (Silver, 21 mm, 3.05 g, 12 h), Rome, 231. IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right, with slight drapery on his left shoulder. Rev. VIRTVS AVG Severus Alexander standing front, head to left, placing his right foot on helmet, holding globe in his right hand and inverted spear in his left. BMC 648. Cohen 586 var. (no drapery). RIC 226. A nicely toned example. Minor deposits and the reverse a bit weak, otherwise, good extremely fine.


From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang, ex Gitbud & Naumann E-Auction 37, 1 November 2015, 689.