Severus Alexander, 222-235. Denarius (Silver, 20.5 mm, 3.24 g, 6 h), Rome, 225. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right, seen from behind. Rev. P M TR P IIII COS P P Mars advancing right, holding spear in his right hand and trophy over his left shoulder. BMC 246. Cohen 260. RIC 45. Light cabinet toning and well centered. Good very fine.

From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, acquired from Ariadne in Amsterdam, in 2007.

This lot is sold to benefit the Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics offered by the American Numismatic Society.