Lot 3836

Description

Severus Alexander, (222-235 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 222-228 A.D., Rome Mint, 2.82 grams, RIC 133, BMC 341-344, C.23, Obv. Laureate bust to r. of Severus Alexander, draped with bust seen slightly from behind, IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG around, Rev. ANNONA AVG around, Annona standing facing with head to l., holding corn ears and cornucopiae, at her feet to l. a modius filled with corn ears; another issued 222-228 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.33 grams, RIC 168, BMC 363-367, C.187, Obv. Laureate bust to r. of Severus Alexander, draped with bust seen slightly from behind, IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG around, Rev. PAX AVG around, Pax running to l., holding olive-branch and long sceptre; another issued 222-228 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.55 grams, RIC 182, BMC 278-282, C.576, Obv. Laureate bust to r. of Severus Alexander, draped with bust seen slightly from behind, IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG around, Rev. VIRTVS AVG around, Virtus, in military dress, standing to r. holding reversed spear and resting l. hand on shield. Mostly extremely fine, (317-9). (3)