Lot 495:
Severus Alexander (222-235). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 233 AD. Obv. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped bust right. Rev. P M TR P XII COS III P P S C. Sol, radiate, walking left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand. RIC IV 535c. AE. 18.85 g. 30 mm. Superb example with an impressive portrait. Untouched green patina. Good EF/EF.
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 52, 2009, 1164.
Start price € 450
Realized price € 490