Ancients
Severus Alexander, as Augustus (AD 222-235). AV aureus (20mm, 5.80 gm, 7h). NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 4/5, 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, emperor as Romulus, radiate, wearing tunic and sagum (military cloak), walking right, transverse spear in right hand, trophy in left over shoulder. Calicó 3121. RIC IV.II 103. Sharp features on sublimely luminous fields with cartwheel luster.
Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 3033 ANA (8 August 2014), lot 23093
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Estimate: 10000-12000 USD