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                Roman Emperor Denarius of SEVERUS ALEXANDER
                              Item #172406665
               Coins & Stamps:Coins:Non-US:Ancient, Medieval
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                                Description

     This coin was minted in 225 AD, during the reign of Severus
     Alexander, who ruled from 222-235 AD. Alexander ruled the empire
     wisely and well, but was strongly influenced by his mother, Julia
     Mamaea. This was greatly resented by the army, and along with
     their perception of Alexander as unwarlike, caused the troops
     under Maximinus to rise against him, murdering both Alexander and
     his mother in their camp near Mainz in 235. The obverse of this
     type depicts the laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander
     facing right, with legends IMP.C.M.AVR.SEV.ALEXAND.AVG. The
     reverse features Alexander standing front, head left, sacrificing
     over tripod altar and holding scroll. The legends read
     P.M.TR.P.IIII.COS.P.P. Coin shows lightly granular surfaces, but
     otherwise grades VF, with clear to bold devices and legends. A
     nice example of the type, catalouged as RSC-276. All coins
     guaranteed genuine without limitations. Buyer pays
     postage/insurance, coin shipped on clearance of funds. PA
     residents please add appropriate sales tax. Visa/MC accepted for
     orders of $20 or more. For more ancients, please visit our WWW
     page at http://www.philly.infi.net/~mdgeary/ . Thanks!

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