Caption

Denarius, Roman deities; Jupiter; Alexander Severus Roman emperor, 222–235 — iconography. Obverse: IMPCMAVRSEVALEXANDAVG. Bust of Alexander Severus with laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right; pearl rim. Reverse: PM TRPII COSPP. Jupiter naked in a cloak stands facing left, holding a thunderbolt in his right hand and a long scepter in his left; pearl rim. 223 CE, Roman Empire; mint: Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–19.5 mm; weight 3.02 g., A round metallic object with a worn, textured surface showing a raised profile of a person facing right, surrounded by a raised rim and subtle decorative elements, primarily in shades of gray and silver with darker gray patina and lighter silvery highlights.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_166

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58.0Mb (1.7Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Roman deities Jupiter Alexander Severus Roman emperor 222–235 iconography Obverse Impcmavrsevalexandavg Bust Alexander Severus laurel wreath paludamentum facing right pearl rim Reverse Pm Trpii Cospp Jupiter naked cloak stands left holding thunderbolt right hand long scepter 223 Ce Roman Empire mint Rome Coin diameter 17.0–19.5 mm weight 3.02 g round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile person surrounded raised rim subtle decorative elements primarily shades gray silver darker gray patina lighter silvery highlights.