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Severus Alexander, Sestertius, Mars the Avenger reverse!

Orichalcum; 30mm x 3mm / 21.6 gm!     Mint of Rome, ca. 232 AD

Con/ A choice example with a sound green patina and soft earthen fill on the reverse, sharply struck and centered with an excellent portrait and crisp image of Mars. After appropriate cleaning, Good Very Fine.

Obv/ IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Rev/ MARS VLTOR (the Avenger!); Mars advancing right, holding spear and shield; in field, S - C.

Ref/ RIC Vol IVb 635; BMCRE 847; Sear 7979

Seller's Note/ For cleaning, DW soaks and hand-held tools only! Go slow on the reverse to bring the details to glory. Wax and flip!