Caption

Denarius, Alexander Severus Roman emperor; 222–235. Obverse: Bust of Alexander Severus with laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right; pearl rim. Inscription: IMPCMAVRSEVALEXANDAVG. Reverse: VIRTVSAVG. Virtus in military garb and helmet facing right, holding a spear point down in his right hand and resting his left hand on a shield at his feet; pearl rim. Date: 222–228. Place of origin: Rome, Roman Empire. Type: coin. Diameter: 18.0–18.5 mm. Weight: 2.65 g., A round, worn metallic object with a dark gray surface and lighter gray highlights showing raised, scratched details; the object has an uneven edge with a small chipped area and visible surface texture; faint, rough linear and curved markings form an indistinct central raised figure and surrounding shapes; overall colors visible are dark gray and lighter gray against a white background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_237

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Keywords

Denarius Alexander Severus Roman emperor 222–235 Obverse Bust Alexander Severus laurel wreath paludamentum facing right pearl rim Inscription Impcmavrsevalexandavg Reverse Virtvsavg Virtus military garb helmet holding spear point down right hand resting left hand shield feet Date 222–228 Place origin Rome Roman Empire Type coin Diameter 18.0–18.5 mm Weight 2.65 g round worn metallic object dark gray surface lighter gray highlights showing raised scratched details object uneven edge small chipped area visible surface texture faint rough linear curved markings form indistinct central figure surrounding shapes colors visible dark gray lighter gray white background.