Severus Alexander — sestertius. Faithful reformulation from the visible VCoins Carthago Numismatics listing.
Analysis & expertise
Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. AE Sestertius (22.0g 31.5mm) minted at Rome, AD 231. Obv.: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG ; Laureate bust of Alexander right with slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev.: PM TRP X COS III PP ; Victory standing left holding a wreath in her outstretched hand and palm frond with the other. RIC 523; BMCRE 773.
Observed source price: € 80.00. Antikarts sale price includes a 15% markup.
Characteristics
Weight : 22.0 g Diameter : 31.5 mm RIC reference : RIC 523 Denomination : sestertius Metal : bronze Date : 222-235 Issuing authority : Severus Alexander Mint : Rome Source reference : 001570
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 523 ; 001570.
Traceability & guarantees
Antikarts cataloguing reference: 001570. 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_ad_222235_ae_sestertius_220g_315mm_rome_ad_231/1879486/Default.aspx.