Caption

Sestertius depicting Julia Mamaea ca. 180–235 and Alexander Severus 208–235; Roman emperor 222–235. Obverse: portrait/inscription of Alexander Severus with imperial titles; reverse: Fecunditas personification. Iconography of Julia Mamaea 180–235. Roman Empire, Rome, ca. 222–235. Coin sestertius; diameter 26.5–28.5 mm; weight 23.45 g., A circular, worn metal coin with a raised profile of a person facing right, showing facial features and hair in low relief; the surface is rough and pitted with irregular edges and a small notch on the rim; the coin displays dark brown, green, and black tones with hints of reddish-brown patina across its face.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A31_344

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.3Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius depicting Julia Mamaea ca 180–235 Alexander Severus 208–235 Roman emperor 222–235 Obverse portrait inscription Alexander Severus imperial titles reverse Fecunditas personification Iconography Julia Mamaea 180–235 Roman Empire Rome ca Coin sestertius diameter 26.5–28.5 mm weight 23.45 g circular worn metal coin raised profile person facing right showing facial features hair low relief surface rough pitted irregular edges small notch rim coin displays dark brown green black tones hints reddish-brown patina across face.