Roman Empire, Severus Alexander, 222-235, Quinarius 224, Rome, NGC graded, extremely rare
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Roman Empire. Severus Alexander. Quinarius 224, Rome. Gold 3.43 g.; 15 mm.
Obverse: Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, left. Obverse caption: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG //
Reverse: Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Reverse caption: P M TR P III COS P P
RIC: 39.
Gold Quinarius of the highest rarity. This is the third known specimen, and the second known in sales.
NGC graded Ch VF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5
Provenance Details
From the Blacas Collection, 1867; From the collection of a retired banker.
Comment
Only one specimen is known in public collections, in the British Museum, and the other has been seen for sale in NAC, Auction 114, 219, lot 782 (ex. Roma Numismatics, Auction 3, 2012, lot 515). All three specimens were struck with the same dies. Struck during the early years of his reign, the coin depicts the emperor in a youthful, beardless appearance, as he was only 16 when the coin was issued. The observe die was heavily damaged and rusted, with numerous rust-related die breaks visible in the fields. The reverse has been cleaned and scratches are visible in the fields.
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