Severus Alexander. Tetradrachm

Severus Alexander; 222-235 AD, Alexandria, Year 6 = 226/7 AD, Billion Tetradrachm, 11.79g. Cologne-2442, Emmett-3123/6 (R1). Obv: Bust of emperor laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: Nilus reclining l. holding a reed and a cornucopia, from which a genius emerges to crown him; date L S in l. field. Ex John Aiello Collection. Ex Alex Malloy 1979. Ex Gordon J. Dickie Collection. Ex Peter Lowrek Collection.. VF