Roman Empire. Faustina I, Trebonianus Gallus & Alexander Severus (2). Sestertius Set of four (4) (No reserve price)

This set of four sestertius coins from the Roman Empire features significant imperial portraits: Faustina I, Trebonianus Gallus, and Alexander Severus. The sestertius was a large brass coin used extensively in the Roman economy, valued at a quarter of a denarius. Minted during the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, these coins highlight important figures in Roman imperial history. Faustina I was the wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius and held the title of Augusta, often depicted with dignified elegance on coinage. Trebonianus Gallus ruled during a turbulent period in the mid-3rd century, reflecting military and political challenges. Alexander Severus, the last emperor of the Severan dynasty, is noted for his efforts to restore stability. Coins like these served both monetary and ceremonial roles, often commemorating imperial virtues, deities, and events, making them prized by collectors interested in Roman monetary history and portraiture.