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RIC 182 of Severus Alexander

Severus Alexander Denarius. 222-228 AD. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, laureate draped bust right / VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing right, holding reversed spear & leaning on shield with left hand. RSC 576.

Lot No.1775.

$ 55.

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.