CIII Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Could someone please help with identity? I have as Denarius AR Severus Alexander AD 222-235. Thanks. Henri Charriere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 No clue as I don't collect these, perhaps @JKK can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKK Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Good pics. Weight and diameter, if you please, and I'll attribute it as best I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 [The eternal question looms: "Can we get a shot of the edge?" Or, in the alternative, "Would you be so kind as to state the edge is clean and pristine (no cast mark) in a signed affidavit."] Thanks muchly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldhoopster Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 It seems to be close to RIC 182 (From wildwinds). I think the obverse legend matches up but it's hard to tell on your coin https://www.wildwinds.com/coins/ric/severus_alexander/RIC_0182.1.jpg Henri Charriere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIII Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 Wow. Very close. My coin measures 20mm and weighs 2 grams. There are slight variances in the examples I have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 FWIW... The French 20-franc gold roosters are 21 mm. in diameter and weigh 3x as much: 6.46 gms of 90% gold. I like the bold relief and the Quintus Arrius-ish look of the figure depicted! CIII 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKK Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 That's pretty good. AR Quinarius, Severus Alexander, laureate draped bust right, obverse IMP CM AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG; Virtus standing R holding spear, hand on shield, VIRTVS AVG, no ex, 222-228 CE. ERIC II 405, 397); RIC 183, Sear 7958. CIII 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIII Posted September 28, 2022 Author Share Posted September 28, 2022 Thank you for replying and giving me advice. This forum has been such a great share of knowledge. Kudos to NGC for having such a forum available! Henri Charriere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
