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LOT 2461
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Severus Alexander - Virtus AR Denarius 230 A.D.
Obv: IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG, laureate head right. Rev: VIRTVS AVG, Alexander walking left, stepping on helmet, holding globe and reversed spear. Choice extremely fine.(3.42 grams, 19 mm.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a gentleman; acquired in the UK before 2000.
Literature
RIC 226, Sear 7938, RSC 226.
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LOT 2461
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Severus Alexander - Virtus AR Denarius
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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