Severus Alexander — sestertius. Faithful reformulation from the visible VCoins Carthago Numismatics listing.
Analysis & expertise
Severus Alexander (222-235), Sestertius, Rome, AD 232; AE (g 21.31; mm 30) IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. MARS VLTOR, Mars advancing r., holding spear and shield; in field, S - C. RIC 635; C 169.
Observed source price: € 120.00. Antikarts sale price includes a 15% markup.
Characteristics
RIC reference : RIC 635 Denomination : sestertius Metal : bronze Date : 222-235 Issuing authority : Severus Alexander Mint : Rome Source reference : 001801
Historical context
Issuing authority visible on the source listing: Severus Alexander. Chronological frame indicated on the source record: 222-235. Mint mentioned in the source documentation: Rome. Monetary typology observed during cataloguing: sestertius, bronze.
Cultural value
References visible on the consulted listing: RIC 635 ; 001801.
Traceability & guarantees
Antikarts cataloguing reference: 001801. The photographs reproduce the specimen documented during catalog integration. This record corresponds to a specimen offered for sale on Antikarts. Stored documentary source: https://www.vcoins.com/fr/stores/carthago_numismatics/294/product/severus_alexander_222235_sestertius_rome_ad_232_ae_g_2131_mm_30/1982962/Default.aspx.