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Lot 161. Severus Alexander AE Sestertius, RIC 596b

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Severus Alexander AE Sestertius, RIC 596b

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eAuction #53, Lot 161. Estimate: CHF 250.00

Severus Alexander (222-235 AD). AE Sestertius (30 mm, 20.99 g), Roma (Rome), 231.
Obv. IMP SEV ALEXANDER AVG, laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder.
Rev. PROFECTIO AVGVSTI / S C, emperor on horse right, preceded by Victory holding wreath and palm.
RIC 596b.

Rare and with a particularly nice reverse. Very fine.

The reverse type commemorates the emperor's departure to his Persian campaign in 231.



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