221 NGC VF Severus Alexander Caesar Tetradrachm Alexandria Sarapis R5 (19112002C

Description

NGC Certified to VF.
Rare dated Severus Alexander Roman Egypt Alexandria billon tetradrachm coin.
Minted for Severus Alexander as Caesar (emperor in training) under Emperor Elagabalus.
Dated to the 5th regnal year of Elagabalus.
Date is denoted by Greek letter epsilon = 221/2 CE.
Obverse:  draped/cuirassed bare head of Severus Alexander.
Reverse: Sarapis crowned standing facing with head left and holding scepter in right hand.
Emmett: 3023/5 rated as R5 (highest rarity rating).