Ancient, British and World Coins, Numismatic Books

Severus Alexander (222-235), Denarius, 232, Rome, laureate and draped bust right, rev. Spes advancing left, holding flower and lifting skirt, 3.15g/12h (RIC 254; Sear 7927). Extremely fine, attractively toned (£40-50)

Provenance:
‘Old Collection’ formed 1906-8
Sotheby Auction, 15-16 October 1998, lot 76 (part)