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, Leu 8, 23 October 2021, 335, privately acquired from Bank Leu on 20 May 1964.