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CICF Signature Sale 3032 10-12 April 2014
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Severus Alexander (AD 222-235). AV aureus (20mm, 5.89 gm, 7h). Rome, AD 230. IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG, laureate head of Alexander right, slight drapery on left shoulder / P M TR P VIIII COS III P P, Romulus, radiate, walking right, carrying spear and trophy. RIC 103. BMC 620. Calicó 3121 (same dies). With a needle-sharp strike and full, blazing luster. Absolutely perfect in every way-- strike, centering, metal quality. NGC Gem MS 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style.From The Lexington Collection. Gem MS is the highest grade NGC assigns to ancient coins, and an objective observer can certainly see why this beautiful piece merits it!
Estimate: 12000-16000 USD
Severus Alexander (AD 222-235). AV aureus (20mm, 5.89 gm, 7h). Rome, AD 230. IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG, laureate head of Alexander right, slight drapery on left shoulder / P M TR P VIIII COS III P P, Romulus, radiate, walking right, carrying spear and trophy. RIC 103. BMC 620. Calicó 3121 (same dies). With a needle-sharp strike and full, blazing luster. Absolutely perfect in every way-- strike, centering, metal quality. NGC Gem MS 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style.From The Lexington Collection. Gem MS is the highest grade NGC assigns to ancient coins, and an objective observer can certainly see why this beautiful piece merits it!
Estimate: 12000-16000 USD