Details
LOT 2726
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Severus Alexander - Emperor Sacrificing AR Denarius 226 A.D.
Rome mint. Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG legend with laureate and draped bust right. Rev: P M TR P V COS II P P legend with emperor standing left sacrificing over tripod altar before. Good very fine.(2.24 grams.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
From an old English collection formed before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
With a coin ticket.
Literature
RIC 55; BMC 373; RSC 289; Sear 7899.
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LOT 2726
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Severus Alexander - Emperor Sacrificing AR Denarius
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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