Description
Rome, 222 AD. AR denarius, 2.94 gr., 6 mm.
Obv.: M AUR ALEXANDER C[AES]; draped bust of bareheaded Severus Alexander to the right.
Rev..: PIETAS AUG; priestly implements: lituus, knife, jug, simpulum and aspergillum.
Ref.: RIC 3; BMC 266.
Rare. Nice collection patina. Nearly Extremely Fine.
From the Leo Benz and Dr. Victor Wishnevsky collections; ex Lanz 100 (München 2000), lot 167.
