ROMAN EMPIRE - NOVEL Alexander Severus (222-235). Quinary ND (224), Rome. Av. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG. Laureate bust left, seen from three-quarter rear. Rv. P M TR P III COS P P. Peace standing left holding sceptre and olive branch. RIC.39 (R4) - C.253 ; Gold - 3,41 g - 15 mm - 7 h From the Duc de Blacas collection, 1867. NGC Ch VF 4/5 3/5 brushed (6639614-015). Very rare denomination with one specimen in the British Museum and one specimen for sale at NAC 114 no. 782. Off-centre strike like the other known examples, the right-hand corner is barely rusted. With regular wear and golden patina. VERY GOOD.