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LOT 2803
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Severus Alexander - Victory AE Sestertius 222-235 A.D.
Obv: IMP SEV ALEXANDER AVG, laureate head right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev: VICTORIA AVGVSTI, Victory standing right inscribing VOT X on shield attached to palm tree. S-C across lower fields. Good fine.(19.4 grams, 30 mm.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
Literature
RIC 616, Sear 8021, Cohen 642.
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LOT 2803
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Severus Alexander - Victory AE Sestertius
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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