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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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