Roman Imperial

Severus Alexander (AD 222-235) 

Denomination:    bronze AE sestertius

Weight:    20.27 grams

Diameter:    30 mm

Die Axis:    1 h

Struck:    AD 230

Mint:    Rome, Italy

Obverse:    IMP SEV ALE-XANDER AVG, laureate bust right with slight drapery

Reverse:    VIRTVS AVGVSTI, emperor standing to left, holding globe and inverted spear; right foot on helmet; S - C in fields

References:    Roman Imperial Coinage (RIC) volume IV 627; Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum (BMCRE) volume VI 650-2

Grade / Comments:    Very Fine, green patina

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