Caption

Denarius depicting Jupiter; Roman deities. Obverse: Bust of Alexander Severus emperor 222–235 with laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right, pearl rim; inscription IMPCMAVRSEVALEXANDAVG. Reverse: Jupiter naked in a cloak standing facing left, holding a thunderbolt in his right hand and a long scepter in his left, pearl rim; inscription PMTRP COSPP. Date: 222. Place of origin: Rome. Medium: coin. Diameter: 18.5–19.0 mm. Weight: 2.01 g., A circular, worn metallic object with a rough, textured surface shown against a white background; the object appears predominantly gray with darker and lighter gray variations, and faint raised shapes suggesting two standing figures and vertical elements, with irregular edges and surface scratches.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A31_123

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58.0Mb (1.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius depicting Jupiter Roman deities Obverse Bust Alexander Severus emperor 222–235 laurel wreath paludamentum facing right pearl rim inscription IMPCMAVRSEVALEXANDAVG Reverse Jupiter naked cloak standing left holding thunderbolt right hand long scepter inscription PMTRP COSPP Date 222 Place origin Rome Medium coin Diameter 18.5–19.0 mm Weight 2.01 g circular worn metallic object rough textured surface shown white background object predominantly gray darker lighter gray variations faint raised shapes suggesting two standing figures vertical elements irregular edges surface scratches.