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Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1446. Closing Date: Jun 08, 2005. SEVERUS ALEXANDER. 222-235 AD. Æ Sestertius (19.85 gm, 12h). Struck 232 AD. Bidding Closed Estimate $200 

SEVERUS ALEXANDER. 222-235 AD. Æ Sestertius (19.85 
gm, 12h). Struck 232 AD. Laureate, draped, and 
cuirassed bust right / Mars advancing right, 
holding shield and spear. RIC IV 635d; BMCRE 841; 
Cohen 163 var. (bust type). VF, black patina, 
slight roughness on reverse. ($200)

Ex Classical Numismatic Group XXIX (30 March 
1994), lot 710.


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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