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Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1447. Closing Date: Jun 08, 2005. SEVERUS ALEXANDER. 222-235 AD. Æ Sestertius (19.68 gm, 12h). Struck 233 AD. Bidding Closed Estimate $150 

SEVERUS ALEXANDER. 222-235 AD. Æ Sestertius (19.68 
gm, 12h). Struck 233 AD. Laureate, draped, and 
cuirassed bust right / Sol standing facing, head 
left, raising hand and holding whip. RIC IV 535; 
BMCRE 929; Cohen 440. Good VF, dark green patina 
with earthen highlights. ($150)

Ex Italo Vecchi 14 (5 February 1999), lot 1196.


High bid of $200, $230 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €162, £110, C$250, A$260, on June 8, 2005.

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