Lot 4845

Description

Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), silver denarius, issued 232, Rome mint, (3.78 g), obv. laureate bust to right, draped, around IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG, Annona standing to left, holding corn ears and cornucopiae, modius at feet, (S.7922, RIC 250, RSC 501b) (illustrated); another, (3.08 g), rev. Mars advancing to right, holding trophy and spear, (cf.S.7898, RIC 53, RSC 281); another, (3.02 g), rev. Liberalitas standing left with coin counter and cornucopiae, (S.7878, RIC 205, RSC 133); another, (2.93 g), rev. Aequitas standing to left holding scales and cornucopiae, (S.7902, RIC 64, C.312). Toning, nearly fine - good very fine. (4)

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.