WHC 157

Inventory number: WHC 157
Period: Time Of Elagabalus
Ruler: Severus Alexander
Mint: Rome
Date: AD 232
Denomination: Sestertius
Material: Æ
Diameter: 31mm
Weight: 19.03g
Axis: 12h
Reference: RIC IV 635
Acquisition: CNG,363,326.Ex Classical Numismatic Group 73,13 September 2006,lot 961;Numismatica Ars Classica M,20March 2002,lot 27780
Date of acquisition: 2015-11-11
Remarks: -Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. -15th emission, AD 232. - tan and dark gray surfaces. Bold portrait.

Laureate,draped and cuirassed bust right

IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG

Mars Ultor running right,holding spear and shield

MARS VTLOR