Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 5.82 g, 6h). Rome mint. 13th emission, AD 231.

Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part I
Lot: 811. Estimated: $ 5 000

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 7 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 5.82 g, 6h). Rome mint. 13th emission, AD 231. IMP ALEXAN DER PIVS AVG, laureate bust right, slight drapery / P M TR P X COS III P P, Sol, naked, except for cloak over arm and radiate crown, standing facing, head left, raising his right hand, cradling a whip with his left arm. RIC IV –; Calicó 3122 (same dies as illustration); BMCRE 769; Biaggi 1331 (same dies as illustration). Faint hairlines. Near EF. Lustrous. Very rare, none in CoinArchives.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part II will be held Wednesday morning, 15 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.