Caption

Sestertius, personifications, Alexander Severus Roman Emperor; 222–235 — iconography: Securitas personification. Obverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEVALEXANDERAVG. Bust of Alexander Severus with laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right; pearl rim. Reverse: PONTIFMAXTRPIICOSPP; in exergue SC. Securitas seated left, holding a sceptre in his right hand, supporting his head with his left hand, left elbow resting on the back of the throne; on the left a burning altar; pearl rim. Date: 223. Roman Empire. Rome. Coin; diameter 28.5–30.0 mm; weight 20.12 g., A round, worn metal coin with a raised profile of a person's head facing right, showing short hair and a laurel-like band; the coin surface is mottled with dark brown, greenish, and coppery tones and has an uneven, slightly irregular edge.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_201

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Keywords

Sestertius personifications Alexander Severus Roman Emperor 222–235 iconography Securitas personification Obverse Impcaesmavrsevalexanderavg Bust Alexander Severus laurel wreath paludamentum facing right pearl rim Reverse Pontifmaxtrpiicospp exergue SC Securitas seated left holding sceptre right hand supporting head left hand left elbow resting back throne burning altar Date 223 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 28.5–30.0 mm weight 20.12 g round worn metal coin raised profile person's head showing short hair laurel- band coin surface mottled dark brown greenish coppery tones uneven slightly irregular edge.