Lot 205
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Severus Alexander (A.D. 222-235), Aureus, 6.14g., laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing left, holding a standard in each hand (RIC --; C --), extremely fine, very rare
Severus Alexander (A.D. 222-235), Aureus, 6.14g., laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing left, holding a standard in each hand (RIC --; C --), extremely fine, very rare

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Severus Alexander (A.D. 222-235), Aureus, 6.14g., laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing left, holding a standard in each hand (RIC --; C --), extremely fine, very rare

Lot Essay

There is an allusion to the bullotarion, used to strike the seals, in the text. The family name Pentaplaton is unknown apart from this seal.