 Severus Alexander, 222-235 A.D. Aureus, 230 A.D. Rome. Laureate head r., drapery at far shoulder and short beard; IMP. SEV. ALE-XAND. AVG. Rv. Romulus striding r. carrying spear and trophy; P.M. TR.P.VIIII COS.III P.P. 5.82 grams (in accordance with the reduced weight standard introduced by Caracalla, which was further reduced late in Caracalla's reign). RIC 103 (R). A meticulous strike characteristic of the Roman mint production which arguably reached the apex of technical mastery during Severus Alexander's reign. F.D.C. (Est. $3,500-$4,500)
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