Rare Severus Alexander as ROMULUS, 1st King of Rome. NGC Certified XF Roman Coin

  

Ancient Roman Silver Coin Severus Alexander. 19mm, 3.53 gm (heavy weight--typically under 3gm).

9th emission, Struck AD 228. Obverse: IMP SEV ALE-XAND AVG, laureate head of Severus Alexander right.

Reverse: VIRTV-S AVG, Severus Alexander as Romulus--the mythical founder and first King of Rome, laureate, advancing right, holding transverse spear and trophy over shoulder. THIS IS A TRUE RARITY. RIC IV 225; BMCRE 522-3 var.

INDEPENDENTLY CERTIFIED & GRADED By NGC XF (Extremely Fine). All illustrations are of the actual item offered. The authenticity of all pieces is fully guaranteed. Images are not actual size Please see description for actual measurements. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins: Ancient\Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)".

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1. Ruler: Severus Alexander
2. Denomination: Denarius
3. Composition: Silver
4. Certification: NGC
5. Year: 228 AD
6. Grade: XF
7. Date: 228 AD
8. Era: Ancient
9. Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
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