Lot 234: Severus Alexander. A.D. 222-235. AR denarius. Rome, A.D. 231-235. From the Expatriate Collection.

Severus Alexander. A.D. 222-235. AR denarius (20 mm, 3.18 g, 6 h). Rome, A.D. 231-235. IMP ALEXAN-DER PIVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander right / MARS VLTOR, Mars advancing right, holding spear and shield. RIC 246; BMC 831-2; RSC 161a. Extremely fine.

 

From the Expatriate Collection. 

The Expatriate Collection

Expatriate comes from the Latin roots ex-, "away from," and patria, "one's native country." The Expatriate Collection was formed by an American who has lived abroad for over 15 years in Japan, Europe, Canada, and the Middle East. His collection was formed almost exclusively while living outside the United States.