Description: Severus Alexander (222 - 235 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 223 AD. IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / PONTIF MAX TR P II COS P P; Pax seated left, holding branch in right hand and scepter with left; SC in ex.

Diameter: AE31 mm

Weight: 16.7 g

Grade: aVF/gF

Attribution: RIC 402

Commentary: rare; dark olive-grey patina

History: The actual name of the future emperor was Alexianus - later converted to Alexander.

Article Number: 015-02-01-44287