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Markianopolis AE26 Moushmov 714 of Severus Alexander

Severus Alexander AE26 of Markianopolis. Legate Tiberius Julius Festus. AVT K M AVP CEV ALEZANDPOC, laureate head right / VP TIB IOVL FECTOV MARKIANOPOLITWN, eagle standing left on rod, head left with wreath in its beak.

Lot No.2876. Fine/VF.

$ 85.

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.