Obverse: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander facing right. Reverse: Mars advancing right, holding a transverse spear and shield.

Severus Alexander, who came to the throne as a fourteen-year-old in 222 and ruled under the close direction of his mother Julia Mamaea, was preparing in 232 for the eastern campaign against the resurgent Sasanian Persians.

Mars, the Roman god of war, appears here in his striding warrior aspect, a type favored on the coinage of an emperor whose reign was increasingly defined by frontier conflict on both the Persian and German fronts.

Attractive toning with subtle iridescence. Struck with fresh dies.

Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust with excellent strike definition. Surface shows moderate wear consistent with the grade.

Attractive light toning. Struck on a broad flan.

Toned with minor porosity and a couple of tiny deposits on reverse.

Some deposits and a couple of minor edge chips on the coin.

Light scratches in obverse fields, minor deposits

Well-struck with excellent detail; surface shows light wear and toning consistent with age.

Lightly toned with a spot of verdigris on the reverse.

Well-struck with minimal wear; surfaces retain luster typical of Choice AU specimens.

Fairly well centered and struck with charming cabinet tone and pleasing luster remaining throughout.


7/3/24	$160	VF	CNG	▲ +2%
6/19/24	$475	VF	CNG	▲ +203%
11/15/23	$200	XF	CNG	— 0%
10/20/23	$240	AU	Stack's Bowers	— 0%
9/13/23	$110	XF	CNG	▼ −45%

Denarius of Severus AlexanderRIC IV 246

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