Caption

Denarius, Alexander Severus 208–235; Roman emperor 222–235. Obverse: Bust of Alexander Severus in laurel wreath, armor and paludamentum facing right, pearl border; inscription IMPCMAVRSEVALEXANDAVG. Reverse: Pax standing left, holding an olive branch in her right hand and a scepter in her left, pearl border; inscription PMTRP...COSPP. Dated 223. Roman Imperial coin, struck in Rome. Diameter approx. 17.5–19.0 mm; weight 3.00 g., A single round, worn metallic coin with an uneven edge showing a raised profile of a person in relief; the coin surface is textured with areas of smooth wear and small scratches, and the visible colors are shades of gray, silver, and darker gunmetal tones.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A31_184

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

Keywords

Denarius Alexander Severus 208–235 Roman emperor 222–235 Obverse Bust Alexander Severus laurel wreath armor paludamentum facing right pearl border inscription IMPCMAVRSEVALEXANDAVG Reverse Pax standing left holding olive branch right hand scepter inscription PMTRP...COSPP Dated 223 Roman Imperial coin struck Rome Diameter approx 17.5–19.0 mm weight 3.00 g single round worn metallic coin uneven edge showing raised profile person relief coin surface textured areas smooth wear small scratches visible colors shades gray silver darker gunmetal tones.