Lot 2347

Sale 50 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), silver denarius, issued 231-235, Rome mint, (3.21 grams), obv. laureate bust to right, draped and cuirassed, around IMP ALEXAN DER PIVS AVG, rev. SPES PVBLICA, Spes walking to left holding flower and raising skirt, (S.2235, RIC 254, C.546). With delightful proof-like field, brilliant uncirculated and rare in this condition.