Roman Empire, Severus Alexander, 222-235, Aureus 223, Rome, extremely rare

Roman Empire. Severus Alexander, 222-235. Aureus 223, Rome. Gold 6.34 g.; 20.2 mm.
Obverse: Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right. Obverse caption: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG //
Reverse: Mars, helmeted, in military attire standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear reversed in left hand. Reverse caption: P M TR P II COS P P

RIC: IV-21. Calicó 3089.

Extremely rare. Old cleaning then repatinated, struck on a worn observe die, with several die breaks in the captions. Almost uncirculated AU 50-53