Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Æ Sestertius (30mm, 22.54 g, 12h). Rome mint. 15th emission, AD 232. VF.

Electronic Auction 557
Lot: 423. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Sold For $ 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Go to Live

Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Æ Sestertius (30mm, 22.54 g, 12h). Rome mint. 15th emission, AD 232. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Mars Ultor running right, holding spear and shield. RIC IV 635; BMCRE 846-7; Banti 49 var. (break in rev. legend). dark gray patina, some brown, scratch on obverse, minor die shift on reverse. VF.

From the William B. Porter Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 377 (29 June 2016), lot 473.


Closing Date and Time: 6 March 2024 at 12:20:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.