Description

Roman Empire.

Severus Alexander A.D. 222-235.

AR denarius, Rome mint.

Obverse: Laureate head of Severus Alexander, draped over left shoulder, right.

Legend: IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG.

Reverse: Severus Alexander standing right holding globe and inverted spear.'

Reverse legend: VIRTUS AVG. (Virtus Augusti. Courage of the emperor.).

Providence: From the Kent collection of Ancient coins. Ex; G Tomasson (Calgary, Canada.)

Reference: RSC 586; RIC 226.

Grade: EF.

Silver: 3.13g, 19.5mm.