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denarius, personifications, Alexander Severus Roman emperor; 222–235 - iconography, Libertas personification. Obv.: IMPCMAVRSEVALEXANDAVG. Bust of Alexander Severus with laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right, pearl rim. Rev.: LIBERTASAVG. Libertas stands straight with head to the left, holding a pileus in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, pearl rim. 222–228, Roman Empire 27 BC–476. coin: diameter 17.5–19.0 mm, weight 2.80 g., A circular dark brown metal coin with areas of lighter brown and gray patina, showing worn raised edges and an embossed central figure standing and facing forward, with a few surrounding raised markings and an irregular rim with a small chip.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_131

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Keywords

denarius personifications Alexander Severus Roman emperor 222–235 - iconography Libertas personification Obv. Impcmavrsevalexandavg Bust Alexander Severus laurel wreath paludamentum facing right pearl rim Rev. Libertasavg Libertas stands straight head left holding pileus right hand cornucopia 222–228 Roman Empire 27 BC–476 coin diameter 17.5–19.0 mm weight 2.80 g circular dark brown metal coin areas lighter brown gray patina showing worn raised edges embossed central figure standing facing forward surrounding markings irregular rim small chip.