Lot 5297

Description

Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 74, (3.28 grams), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, around IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, rev. winged caduceus, PON MAX TR P COS V around, (S.2299 [o75 VF], RIC 75, RSC 362); Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), silver denarius, issued 223, Rome mint, (2.46 grams), obv. laureate bust to right, draped and cuirassed, around IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, rev. P M TR P II COS P P, Jupiter standing to left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre, (cf.S.7891, RIC 19, RSC 229). Toned, nearly fine - fine. (2)