ROMAN EMPIRE - NOVEL Alexander Severus (222-235). Aureus ND (231), Rome. Av. IMP ALEXAN - DER PIVS AVG. Laureate bust right, with drapery over left shoulder. Rv. P M TR P X COS III P P. Radiused ground standing left, holding whip with left hand and raising right hand. Calicó 3122 = this specimen! - RIC ; Gold - 5,87 g - 20 mm - 7 h It is the specimen which illustrates Calicó, coming from the Leo Biaggi de Blasys collection (1906-1979), N° 1331 then sale Bank Leu AG 48, May 10, 1989, n° 384 and finally NGSA 16, 2022, N° 65. NGC Ch AU 5/5 3/5 Fine Style (2117239-002). Fairly broad flan, with centred strike, with a very fine bust. Only minor flats on high relief. Rare. Superb. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.