Caption

Denarius, Alexander Severus 208–235; Roman emperor 222–235. Obverse: IMPCMAVRSEVALEXANDAVG — Bust of Alexander Severus with laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right; pearl border. Reverse: MARTIPA CIFERO — Mars in military dress and helmet standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and leaning his left against a standing spear; pearl border. Roman Empire, 222–228. Coin; diameter 17.5–19.0 mm; weight 2.27 g., A circular metallic object with a worn surface showing the raised profile of a person facing right, with visible hair and neck details; the object has an uneven, slightly chipped edge and a textured surface. The visible colors are shades of gray and silver, with subtle darker gray areas indicating wear.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A31_142

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (1.8Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Alexander Severus 208–235 Roman emperor 222–235 Obverse Impcmavrsevalexandavg Bust Alexander Severus laurel wreath paludamentum facing right pearl border Reverse Martipa Cifero Mars military dress helmet standing left holding branch right hand leaning standing spear Roman Empire 222–228 Coin diameter 17.5–19.0 mm weight 2.27 g circular metallic object worn surface showing raised profile person visible hair neck details object uneven slightly chipped edge textured surface visible colors shades gray silver subtle darker gray areas indicating wear.