Severus Alexander Price

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by RaceBannon, Apr 13, 2013.

  1. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    Food is expensive up in Northern Manitoba. Nicely surfaced sestertii of just about anyone are worth $80. Alexander may be the cheapest of the group but I'd not call this overpriced at $80. Condition is everything and surface condition is the difference between nice and really nice.
     
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  3. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    I always ask for dessert, my friend (with sporadic results!!)

    ;)
     
  4. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    That a boy
     
  5. RaceBannon

    RaceBannon Member

    The coin arrived in the mail today. Here are my photos. the seller's photos show the surfaces a little more chocolaty than the coin is in hand. My photos give a better idea of what the surfaces actually look like. The surfaces are very bronze looking with almost a slight shine to them. Good detail. In all I'm very pleased.
     

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  6. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    That's a sharp, beautiful coin. Two thumbs up! :thumb: :thumb:
     
  7. RaceBannon

    RaceBannon Member

    Thanks JA. Here's also the correct attribution:

    Severus Alexander; AD 232
    AE Sestertius, 29mm/20.4g
    OBV: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG , Laureate bust right with draped far shoulder
    REV: PROVIDENTIA AVG , Providentia standing front holding two grain ears over modius and cornucopiae.
    (RIC 642, Cohen 503).
     
  8. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    I like your pics better, and seeing them, I would most definitely have paid eighty bucks for it.
     
  9. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Lookin' good RB. Nice detail.
     
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