Severus Alexander denarius (not in RIC)

Severus Alexander AR Denarius Fides Antioch Mint RIC Unlisted Very Rare

Severus Alexander AR Denarius Antioch Mint 222-228 AD Obverse: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, right Reverse: FIDES MILITVM Fides, draped, standing right, holding standard in right hand and vexillum in left hand, the standard transverse References: RIC – (See 139a for similar, except from Rome and the standard no transverse) Rare Size: 18mm, 1.79g Professional Numismatic Notes: The reverse type is in OCRE (RIC 231) but only for Rome mint (different style and different obverse legend, IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG) The style and fabric of this coin is also indicative of an Antioch mint origin.