Roman Empire. Severus Alexander (AD 222-235). Denarius Rome - Emperor sacrificing with patera over lighted tripod-altar (No reserve price)

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A 228 Roman Empire coin of Severus Alexander, struck in Rome in AR, weighing 2.92 g, with the emperor sacrificing with a patera over a lighted tripod altar on the reverse.

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Description from the seller

A very beautiful coin of Alexander Severus, with a fine bust and a lovely reverse.
Date: 228
Mint: Rome
Diameter: 19 mm
Weight: 2.92 g
RIC 486
Obverse inscription: IMP C M AVR SEV - ALEXAND AVG
Reverse inscription: P M TR P VI - I COS II PP

A very beautiful coin of Alexander Severus, with a fine bust and a lovely reverse.
Date: 228
Mint: Rome
Diameter: 19 mm
Weight: 2.92 g
RIC 486
Obverse inscription: IMP C M AVR SEV - ALEXAND AVG
Reverse inscription: P M TR P VI - I COS II PP

Details

Era
Before 1400
Weight
2.92 g
Culture/region
Roman Empire
Year/period and variation
Rome - Emperor sacrificing with patera over lighted tripod-altar
Ruler
Severus Alexander (AD 222-235)
Number of items
1
Denomination
Denarius
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
FranceVerified
10
Objects sold
100%
Private

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