CNG 94, Lot: 1189. Estimate $5000. Sold for $8500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. AV Aureus (21mm, 6.86 g, 5h). Rome mint. 2nd emission, Late AD 222. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, laureate and draped bust right / MARTI P A CIFERO, Mars standing left, holding olive branch and reversed spear. RIC IV 159c; cf. Calicó 3075; BMCRE 67 var. (bust type); Biaggi 1315. Good VF, toned, light scuff on reverse.