Caption

Denarius depicting Julia Mamaea ca. 180–235; Augusta 222–235 and Alexander Severus 208–235; Roman emperor 222–235. Obverse/issuer: Alexander Severus; features Roman deities—Vesta; iconography of Julia Mamaea 180–235. Date: 225–235. Place of origin: Rome, Roman Empire 27 BC–476. Object type: coin denarius. Measurements: diameter 19.5–20.0 mm; weight 2.70 g., A worn round metallic object with an irregular edge, showing a raised profile of a person's head facing right with detailed hair and facial features; the surface has areas of discoloration and small dark spots. The visible colors include gray, silver, dark brown, and hints of reddish-brown.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A31_262

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Rights managed

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

Keywords

Denarius depicting Julia Mamaea ca 180–235 Augusta 222–235 Alexander Severus 208–235 Roman emperor 222–235 Obverse issuer Alexander Severus features Roman deities Vesta iconography Julia Mamaea 180–235 Date 225–235 Place origin Rome Roman Empire 27 BC–476 Object type coin denarius Measurements diameter 19.5–20.0 mm weight 2.70 g worn round metallic object irregular edge showing raised profile person's head facing right detailed hair facial features surface areas discoloration small dark spots visible colors include gray silver dark brown hints reddish-brown.