CNG 90, Lot: 1012. Estimate $200. Sold for $425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LYDIA, Thyateira. Severus Alexander. As Caesar, AD 222. Æ (26mm, 6.74 g, 6h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / ΘVA T[ЄI]P HNΩN, Athena standing left, holding phiale and spear; shield leaning against spear. SNG München -; SNG von Aulock -; BMC 132 var. (placement of rev. legend). Good VF, dark green patina with traces of earthen encrustation. Apparently unique reverse legend variety of an extremely rare provincial Caesar issue.

From Group CEM.