Severus Alexander, 222-235. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 33 mm, 21.62 g, 12 h), Rome, 226. IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P V COS II P P Mars walking to right, carrying trophy in left hand and holding spear in right. BMC 359. RIC IV 440d. Attractive for type. Die shift on reverse; flan crack, otherwise, very fine.

From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, acquired from Stack's in 2002.

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