Severus Alexander, as Caesar, AR Denarius. Rome, AD 221-222. M AVR ALEXANDER CAES, bare-headed and draped bust to right / PIETAS AVG, pontifical implements: from left, lituus, knife, jug, simpulum and sprinkler. RIC IV 3; BMCRE 266 (Elagabalus); RSC 198. 3.16g, 19mm, 5h.
Good Extremely Fine; in exceptional condition for the issue.
From the Santana Collection;
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica AG, Auction 95, 6 October 2016, lot 342;
Ex A. Tkalec AG, May 2009 Auction, 7 May 2009, lot 171 (hammer: CHF 2,700).
Price realized | 1'700 GBP |
Starting price | 360 GBP |
Estimate | 600 GBP |