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RIC 516 of Severus Alexander

Severus Alexander Æ As. Struck 231 AD. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, laureate draped bust right / P M TR P X COS III P P S-C, Sol, radiate, standing left with raised hand & globe. Cohen 1586.

Lot No.2667. VF and Scarce. 15.6g.

$ 750.

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.