Lot 561:
Severus Alexander (222-235). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 228 AD. Obv. IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG. Laureate head right. Rev. P M TR P VII COS II P P. Mars, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield, resting on ground at side. RIC IV 83a. 2.77 g. 18 mm. Hairline flan crack. Lightly toned. About EF.