Caption

Denarius, Roman, 222–228 CE. Obverse: Head of Alexander Severus right, laurel wreath, pearl rim; inscription IMPCMAVRSEVALEXANDAVG. Reverse: Jupiter half-naked, seated on a throne facing left, holding Victoria in his outstretched right hand and a spear in his left; pearl rim; inscription IOVI VL TORI. Minted in Rome. Silver coin; diameter ~18.5–19.0 mm; weight 2.95 g., A circular metallic object with a raised profile of a person in classical style facing right, showing detailed facial features, hair, and a laurel or headband; the surface has worn and textured areas and a raised rim; colors visible include silver, gray, and darker gray tones.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_234

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58.0Mb (1.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Roman 222–228 Ce Obverse Head Alexander Severus right laurel wreath pearl rim inscription IMPCMAVRSEVALEXANDAVG Reverse Jupiter half-naked seated throne facing left holding Victoria outstretched right hand spear inscription IOVI VL TORI Minted Rome Silver coin diameter ~18.5–19.0 mm weight 2.95 g circular metallic object raised profile person classical style right showing detailed facial features hair laurel headband surface worn textured areas raised rim colors visible include silver gray darker gray tones.