Severus Alexander, as Caesar, 221-222. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.21 g, 12 h), Rome. M AVR ALEXANDER CAES Bare-headed and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right, seen from behind. Rev. PIETAS AVG Lituus, knife, jug, simpulum and aspergillum. BMC 266. Cohen 198. RIC 3. Slightly rough and struck from a somewhat worn reverse die, otherwise, very fine.
From the Rev. Dr. Stephen Knapp Collection, ex Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 405, 6 September 2017, 463 and Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 268, 16 November 2011, 357.
Price realized | 150 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |