Severus Alexander, 222-235. Denarius (Subaeratus, 19 mm, 3.24 g, 6 h), a contemporary plated imitation of an issue from Rome. Irregular mint, after 232. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right, seen from behind. Rev. FECVND AVGVSTAE Fecunditas standing front, head to left, holding cornucopiae in her left hand and extending her right hand towards child, standing right and raising arms toward her. Cf. RIC 331 (for reverse prototype). Breaks in plating and minor traces of corrosion, otherwise, very fine.



This interesting imitation combines the obverse of Severus Alexander with a reverse of his mother, Julia Mamaea.