| Severus Alexander, 13 March 222 - March 235 A.D. |  |
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|   | Annona was the goddess of harvest and her main attribute is grain. This reverse suggests the arrival of grain by sea from the provinces (especially from Africa) and its distribution to the people. This type, issued prior to the emperor's expedition against the Sassanid Persians, combined with the legend extolling the emperor's foresite (Providentia Augusti) seems to be intended to reassure that the people's interests would not be forgotten during his absense from the capital.
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| 34148. Silver denarius, RIC IV 252, Cohen 508, superb EF, weight 2.942 g, maximum diameter 19.5 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 231 - 235 A.D.; obverse IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, laureate bust right with drapery on left shoulder; reverse PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia (or Annona) standing left, stalks of grain in right over modius, anchor in left; sharp and lustrous; $165.00 (€136.95) |
|  | Annona was the goddess of harvest and her main attribute is grain. This reverse suggests the arrival of grain by sea from the provinces (especially from Africa) and its distribution to the people. This type, issued prior to the emperor's expedition against the Sassanid Persians, combined with the legend extolling the emperor's foresite (Providentia Augusti) seems to be intended to reassure that the people's interests would not be forgotten during his absense from the capital.
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| 33903. Silver denarius, RIC IV 252, RSC 508a, EF, weight 2.880 g, maximum diameter 19.7 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 231 - 235 A.D.; obverse IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, laureate bust right with drapery on left shoulder; reverse PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia (or Annona) standing left, stalks of grain in right over modius, anchor in left; $160.00 (€132.80) |
| 33880. Silver denarius, RIC IV 235, RSC III 76, EF, weight 2.263 g, maximum diameter 19.6 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 231 - 235 A.D.; obverse IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse IOVI PROPVGNATORI, Jupiter standing left in fighting attitude, head right, hurling thunderbolt; well centered and struck; $145.00 (€120.35) |
| 82623. Silver denarius, RIC IV 180, RSC III 563, gVF, weight 3.327 g, maximum diameter 20.5 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 222 - 228 A.D.; obverse IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, laureate head right; reverse VICTORIA AVG, Victory walking left, wreath in right, palm in left; full circles centering; $130.00 (€107.90) |
| 34931. Silver denarius, RIC IV 133, SRCV II 7857, RSC III 23, BMCRE VI 341, EF, weight 2.794 g, maximum diameter 19.1 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 226 A.D.; obverse IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, laureate and draped bust right, from behind; reverse ANNONA AVG, Annona standing left, cornucopia in left, two stalks of grain in right over modius at feet overflowing with stalks of grain; $130.00 (€107.90) |
| 82135. Copper as, SRCV II 8091, RIC IV 543, BMCRE VI 966, Cohen 455, Choice gF, weight 13.050 g, maximum diameter 26.4 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 235 A.D.; obverse IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, laureate and draped bust right; reverse P M TR P XIIII COS III S C, Sol, radiate, advancing left, raising right, whip in left; scarce denomination for the period; $125.00 (€103.75) |
| Severus Alexander, 13 March 222 - March 235 A.D., Caesarea, Cappadocia |  | |
| 82523. Bronze AE 19, BMC Cappadocia p. 86, 318 var (reverse legend), aVF, weight 6.709 g, maximum diameter 20.6 mm, die axis 0o, Caesarea mint, 227 A.D.; obverse AVK CEOVH ALEXAN[...], laureate head right; reverse MHTPO KAICA, three double-head stalks of grain tied together, ET - v across bottom; $125.00 (€103.75) |
| 35016. Silver denarius, RIC IV 83a, Cohen 337, EF, slightly grainy, weight 3.223 g, maximum diameter 20.0 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 228 A.D.; obverse IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG, laureate head right; reverse P M TR P VII COS II P P, Mars, helmeted, in military dress, holding spear and shield on ground; $120.00 (€99.60) |
| Severus Alexander, 13 March 222 - March 235 A.D., Botrys, Phoenicia |  | This reverse type with the same date was used by both Elagabalus and Severus Alexander (and perhaps some of the same reverse dies).
Botrys, modern Batroun, is on the coast road between Tripolis and Byblos.
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| RP42613. Bronze AE 25, BMC Phoenicia p. 93, 2 (same rev die); Lindgren II 2276 (Elagabalus); Rouvier IV 623; SNG Cop 131 (Elagabalus, laureate, undraped), F, weight 8.837 g, maximum diameter 23.5 mm, die axis 0o, Botrys mint, 221 - 222 A.D.; obverse AVTO K M A-[...], laureate and draped bust right; reverse BOTRUHNWN, hexastyle temple, center arch, peaked roof with wings, statue of Astarte seated facing in central arch, long scepter? in right, apples? in left, [BN-C] (year 252 era of Actium) flanking steps; rare city and coin; $120.00 (€99.60) |
|  | In Roman religion, Concordia was the goddess of agreement, understanding, and marital harmony. The cult of Concordia Augusta ("Majestic Harmony") was of special importance to the imperial household. She is usually depicted wearing a long cloak and holding a patera (sacrificial bowl), a cornucopia (symbol of prosperity), or a caduceus (symbol of peace). |
| RS41899. Silver denarius, RIC IV 275, RSC III 38, SRCV II 7861, EF, weight 3.870 g, maximum diameter 19.5 mm, die axis 180o, Antioch mint, 223 A.D.; obverse IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse CONCORDIA, Concordia enthroned left, patera in right, cornucopia in left; nice style; $115.00 (€95.45) |
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