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LOT 2465
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Severus Alexander - Virtus AR Denarius 231-235 A.D.
Obv: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, laureate head right. Rev: VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing right, left foot on helmet, holding sceptre and parazonium. Choice extremely fine. Scarce.(2.99 grams, 19 mm.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a gentleman; acquired in the UK before 2000.
Literature
RIC 259; RSC 581.
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LOT 2465
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Severus Alexander - Virtus AR Denarius
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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