Sale: CNG 79, Lot: 708. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2008.  Sold For $700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MESOPOTAMIA, Edessa. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Æ 24mm (9.17 g, 12h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left, holding eagle-topped scepter and shield with Nike advancing left, holding wreath / Tyche seated left; flaming altar to left; star in left and right field. BMC -; SNG Copenhagen -. VF, dark green patina, light earthen deposits. Very rare bust type.