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Description93, Lot: 124. SEVERUS ALEXANDER. 222-235 AD. Æ Sestertius (30mm, 17.24 gm). Struck 222-231 AD. Estimate $150. Sold for $101. 
SEVERUS ALEXANDER. 222-235 AD. Æ Sestertius (30mm, 17.24 gm). Struck 222-231 AD. Laureate head right, slight drapery on far shoulder / Severus Alexander on horseback right, holding spear, preceded by Victory walking right, holding wreath and palm. RIC IV 596; Cohen 492. Near VF, dark green-brown patina. Rare type.

From CNG Online Auction 93, July, 2004.