Experts in Coins & Medals

Severus Alexander, 222-235. Aureus (Gold, 20 mm, 6.45 g, 6 h), Rome, 227. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P VI COS II P P Mars advancing to right, holding transverse spear in his right hand and a trophy in his left. BMC 407-8. Calicó 3112 (same reverse die). Cohen 304. RIC 60. Clear and attractive. Some minor marks, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

EGYPT. Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180. Drachm (Bronze, 34.5 mm, 17.90 g, 12 h), year 6 = 165-166. Μ ΑVΡΗΛΙΟC ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟC CE Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to left, with slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev. CHAMCIA / L ς Semasia (or Alexandria), wearing elephant's skin headdress, on horseback galloping left, holding palm branch in right hand. Dattari (Savio) 3533. Geissen 2052. K&G 37.290. RPC IV.4 Online temp. 14679. Somewhat rough brown surfaces, otherwise, very fine.