Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. AR Denarius (20mm, 2.86 g, 6h). Rome mint. 15th emission, AD 232. Superb EF.

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Lot: 934. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. AR Denarius (20mm, 2.86 g, 6h). Rome mint. 15th emission, AD 232. Laureate bust right, slight drapery / Providentia (or Annona) standing left, holding cornucopia and grain ears over modius filled with grain ears to left. RIC IV 250; BMCRE 875-8; RSC 501b. Iridescent peach toning over lustrous surfaces, some shallow scratches on reverse. Superb EF. Boldly struck with fresh dies on a broad flan. Very pretty.

From the Leo and Paula Gorelkin Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 4 October 2023 at 15:11:00 ET.

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