Roman Empire - Sabina and Severus Alexander - Sestertii > Lot No. 308

Description:
Sabina, AE sestertius. Obv: SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P, Draped bust left, hair plaited behind head. Rev: IVNONI REGINAE S-C, Juno standing left, holding patera and sceptre. 230 AD. Severus Alexander AE Sestertius. Obv: IMP SEV ALEXANDER AVG, laureate head right, draped far shoulder. Rev: VIRTVS AVGVSTI S-C, Alexander standing left, foot on helmet, holding globe and inverted spear.

Measurements:
Copper-alloy, 23.70 grams; 22.91 grams.

Condition:
About very fine.

References:
RIC 1028; Cohen 38; Sear 3934. See Wildwinds.com (this coin). Cohen 592;RIC 627; Sear 8024.

Estimate: £100 - 150 (EUR 120 - 190; USD 160 - 240)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £110