Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.16 g, 1h). Rome mint. 9th emission, AD 228. EF.

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Lot: 676. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.16 g, 1h). Rome mint. 9th emission, AD 228. Laureate head right / Perpetuitas standing left, holding up globe and transverse scepter, leaning on column. RIC IV 208; BMCRE cf. 499-2 (rev. legend arrangement); RSC 191; Dow, ACTTB, p. 275 (this coin). Toned with hints of iridescence and luster. EF.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 57 (4 April 2001), lot 1360.

The present coin is published in Joseph A. Dow, Ancient Coins Through the Bible (Mustang, OK: Tate, 2011), in the chapter Christianity under Rome. CNG is pleased to offer coins from the collection of the author here, and in subsequent electronic auctions.

Closing Date and Time: 18 March 2026 at 13:45:00 ET.

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