Caption

Denarius subaerate, Alexander Severus 208–235; Roman emperor 222–235. Obverse: IMPCAESMAVRSEV ALEXANDERAVG — Bust of Alexander Severus in laurel wreath, armor and paludamentum facing right; pearl border. Reverse: AEQVITASAVG — Aequitas standing facing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopia in left; pearl border. Roman Empire, 222–228. Mint: Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0–20.5 mm; weight 3.30 g., A worn round metal coin with a rough, irregular edge and a central raised design showing a standing human-like figure holding an object, surrounded by shallow incised marks and faint decorative border; the surface shows patches of darker and reddish discoloration and areas of lighter gray and silvery tones.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A31_245

License type

Rights managed

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58.0Mb (1.3Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius subaerate Alexander Severus 208–235 Roman emperor 222–235 Obverse Impcaesmavrsev Alexanderavg Bust Alexander Severus laurel wreath armor paludamentum facing right pearl border Reverse Aeqvitasavg Aequitas standing left holding scales right hand cornucopia Roman Empire 222–228 Mint Rome Coin diameter 18.0–20.5 mm weight 3.30 g worn round metal coin rough irregular edge central raised design showing standing human- figure holding object surrounded shallow incised marks faint decorative border surface patches darker reddish discoloration areas lighter gray silvery tones.