Denarius, Alexander Severus 208–235; Roman emperor 222–235. Obverse: Bust of Alexander Severus right with laurel wreath and paludamentum, pearl rim; legend IMPCMAVRSEV ALEXANDAVG. Reverse: Emperor in military dress standing straight, head turned left, holding a ball in his right hand and a spear in his left; legend PMTRPIII COSPP. Roman Empire, Rome; 224. Coin dia. 17.5–19.0 mm, weight 2.70 g., A round, weathered coin with a textured, uneven edge showing a raised, worn figure standing in the center holding a vertical object, rendered in shades of gray and silver against a white background.
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Denarius, Alexander Severus 208–235; Roman emperor 222–235. Obverse: Bust of Alexander Severus right with laurel wreath and paludamentum, pearl rim; legend IMPCMAVRSEV ALEXANDAVG. Reverse: Emperor in military dress standing straight, head turned left, holding a ball in his right hand and a spear in his left; legend PMTRPIII COSPP. Roman Empire, Rome; 224. Coin dia. 17.5–19.0 mm, weight 2.70 g., A round, weathered coin with a textured, uneven edge showing a raised, worn figure standing in the center holding a vertical object, rendered in shades of gray and silver against a white background.

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Denarius Alexander Severus 208–235 Roman emperor 222–235 Obverse Bust Alexander Severus right laurel wreath paludamentum pearl rim legend IMPCMAVRSEV ALEXANDAVG Reverse Emperor military dress standing straight head turned left holding ball right hand spear legend PMTRPIII COSPP Roman Empire Rome 224 Coin dia 17.5–19.0 mm weight 2.70 g round weathered coin textured uneven edge showing raised worn figure standing center holding vertical object rendered shades gray silver white background.

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