Egypt. Alexandria. Severus Alexander, 222-235. Tetradrachm (Billon, 23.70 mm, 12.26 g). Dated RY 8 (= 228/9). Α ΚΑΙ ΜΑ ΑΥΡ ϹΕΥ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟϹ ΕΥ Laureate, cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from front. Rev. Athena bust right, wearing aegis and Corinthian helmet, griffin under the crest; L Η (date) in right field. Geissen –. Dattari-Savio 4273. RPC VI online, 10388. Emmett 3093. Dark patina, minor roughness. Very Fine. Very Rare. Ex Carlo Crippa, Milan, price list, lot 374. Ex Athos Moretti Collection, Bellinzona, May 1987. Tetradrachm of absolute rarity for the year of issue, the eighth of the reign of Alexander Severus (Emmett 5). Brilliant homogeneous original dark patina on the coin and physiognomic and stylised portrait of the sovereign on the obverse. Heroic bust of Athena with imposing Attic helmet on her head.