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3 November 2020

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Coins and Historical Medals

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Lot

№ 361

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3 November 2020

Hammer Price:
£190

Roman Imperial Coinage, Severus Alexander, Sestertii (2), both Rome, 230, laureate bust right, slight drapery over left shoulder, rev. Sol standing facing, raising right hand in salutation and holding globe in left, 18.28g (RIC 503); c. 231-5, laureate bust right, slight drapery over left shoulder, rev. Providentia standing front, holding two corn-ears over basket in right hand and cornucopia in left, 19.86g (RIC 642); Julia Mamæa, Sestertius, Rome, diademed and draped bust right, rev. Venus standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and Cupid in left, 20.55g (RIC Severus Alexander 694) [3]. Nearly very fine but first with area of corrosion in obverse field £80-£100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Antony Scammell Collection of Roman Coins.

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