Caption

Denarius of Alexander Severus reigned 222–235 CE. Obverse: laureate/diademed bust of Alexander Severus emperor 222–235. Co-issuer: Julia Mamaea Augusta, ca. 180–235. Reverse: Fecunditas personification. Iconography associated with Julia Mamaea. Date: c. 225–235 CE. Origin: Rome, Roman Empire. Material/object type: coin denarius. Diameter: 18.0–19.0 mm. Weight: 1.95 g., A round, worn metallic coin with a dark gray surface and lighter gray highlights showing raised and recessed areas; the coin displays the faint, embossed outline of a seated figure facing sideways and another standing figure nearby, with textured details suggesting clothing and a chair; the edges are irregular and slightly chipped, and the overall color palette includes dark gray, light gray, and small patches of brownish discoloration.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A31_331

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Keywords

Denarius Alexander Severus reigned 222–235 Ce Obverse laureate diademed bust emperor 222–235 Co-issuer Julia Mamaea Augusta ca 180–235 Reverse Fecunditas personification Iconography associated Julia Mamaea Date c 225–235 Ce Origin Rome Roman Empire Material object type coin denarius Diameter 18.0–19.0 mm Weight 1.95 g round worn metallic coin dark gray surface lighter gray highlights showing raised recessed areas coin displays faint embossed outline seated figure facing sideways another standing figure nearby textured details suggesting clothing chair edges irregular slightly chipped color palette includes dark gray light gray small patches brownish discoloration.