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 piece
features the laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander facing
right, with legends IMP.CAES.M.AVR.SEV.ALEXANDER.AVG. The reverse
features Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm, with
legends VICTORIA.AVGVSTI.SC. Coin shows light granularity, but
otherwise grades F, with clear devices and most legends visible.
A nice example of this large bronze type of Severus Alexander!