Lot 2959
Sale 138 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Coin 1
Description
Severus Alexander, (A.D.222-235), silver denarius, issued 222-8, Rome mint, (3.16 g), obv. laureate bust to right, draped and cuirassed, around IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, rev. MARTI PACIFERO, Mars standing to left holding reversed spear and branch, (S.7884, RIC 160, RSC 173) (illustrated); another issued 231, Antioch mint, (2.57 g), obv. laureate draped bust to right, around IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG, rev. VICTORIA AVG, Victory running to right, holding wreath, (cf.S.7930, RIC 302, RSC 561a). Toned, very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Ex Brian Bolton Collection, Noble Numismatics Sale 117 (lot 4838); The second coin previously Noble Numismatics Sale 85, lot 3292, both lots with tickets.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $320