8126

Item Sold At Auction #36
 Lot Number: 63978
 Estimate: $100.00
 Final Sale Price: $71.50
 Denomination: 26mm
 Grade: VF black and earthen patina
 Reference: Kadman 96; Rosenberger 91/92; Hendin 839


  Samaria, Caesarea. Severus Alexander. 222-235 AD. Æ 26mm (12.54 gm). Laureate, draped
  and cuirassed bust right / Eagle standing facing, head left, supporting wreath
  inscribed SPQR. Kadman 96; Rosenberger 91/92; Hendin 839. VF, black and earthen green
  patina. Estimate $100.

  A very nice example of this usually poorly struck issue.


Online auction 36 closed August 27, 2001.

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