Lot 3703

Description

Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), AE sestertius, issued 233, Rome mint, (19.82 grams), obv. laureate bust draped to right, around IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, rev. P M TR P XII COS III P P, Sol advancing to left, holding whip and raising right hand, S C across, (S.8003, RIC 535, BMC 932, C.442) (illustrated); another similar, (15.25 grams), issued 232, rev. MARS VLTOR, Mars advancing right, (S.7979, RIC 635, C.163). Fine/good fine; very good/good and rubbed.(2)

With detailed collector's ticket for the first coin.