Caption

Denarius: Roman deities, Sol; Alexander Severus Roman emperor, 222–235 — iconography; dated 230; Roman Empire 27 BC–476, Rome mint; coin; diameter 18.0–19.0 mm; weight 2.11 g, A round metallic coin with a dark gray surface and lighter silver highlights showing wear, featuring a raised central figure of a standing person holding a long staff in one hand and gesturing with the other; the figure appears detailed with a headdress or rays around the head and drapery or garment outlines on the body. The coin edge has an irregular, slightly worn rim and raised decorative border elements. The background is plain white, and the visible colors are dark gray and silver.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A32_091

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Keywords

Denarius Roman deities Sol Alexander Severus Roman emperor 222–235 iconography dated 230 Roman Empire 27 BC–476 Rome mint coin diameter 18.0–19.0 mm weight 2.11 g round metallic coin dark gray surface lighter silver highlights showing wear featuring raised central figure standing person holding long staff hand gesturing figure detailed headdress rays head drapery garment outlines body coin edge irregular slightly worn rim raised decorative border elements background plain white visible colors dark gray silver.