Severus Alexander, 222-235. Denarius (Silver, 21 mm, 2.82 g, 12 h), Rome, 232. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. MARS VLTOR Mars advancing right, holding spear in his right hand and shield in his left. BMC 837. Cohen 161. RIC 246. Beautifully toned and attractive. Nearly extremely fine.

From an old Swiss collection, formed in the 1970s, and from the collection of Dr. F. Sternberg, Sternberg I, 30 November-1 December 1973, 504 (part of), (with original ticket).