Lot 2858
Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Severus Alexander, (A.D. 222-235), silver denarius, issued 231-235 A.D., Rome mint, (2.67 g), obv. laureate bust to right of Severus Alexander, draped seen from the front, IMP ALEXAN DER PIVS AVG around, rev. IOVI PRO PVGNATORI around, Jupiter standing facing, nude but for cloak, in fighting attitude, inclined to left but head to right, holding thunderbolt, (cf.S.7870, RIC 239, BMC 825, RSC 84). Lightly toned, good very fine otr better.
Ex Stephen J Bridges Collection.
CNG Auction 524, lot 579.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $220