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RIC 174 of Severus Alexander

Severus Alexander Denarius. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, laureate, draped bust right / PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia standing left holding wand over globe at foot, spear in left hand. RSC 512.

Lot No.7087. VF. 2.5g.

$ 45.

Severus Alexander was a serious minded emperor who was quite a relief for the empire after his cousin, Elagabalus, was removed in 222 AD. He served very respectably until 235 AD under the tutelege of his grandmother Julia Mamaea, until he was overthrown and killed by the forces of Maximinus Thrax.