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Denarius, Alexander Severus 208–235; Roman emperor 222–235. Issuer: Alexander Severus. Obverse/back: Roman deities, Fortuna mythology; iconography of Alexander Severus Roman emperor; 222–235. Date: 231–235. Place of origin: Rome, Roman Empire 27 BC–476. Object type: coin. Material/measurements: diameter 19.0–19.5 mm; weight 3.35 g., A round, worn coin with a dark brown and slightly greenish patina sits against a white background; the coin shows a raised, central figure in relief with indistinct features and a staff-like object, surrounded by a rim and faint raised markings along the edge, and the surface has uneven texture and areas of lighter brown and green discoloration.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A32_125

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Keywords

Denarius Alexander Severus 208–235 Roman emperor 222–235 Issuer Alexander Severus Obverse back Roman deities Fortuna mythology iconography Alexander Severus Roman emperor Date 231–235 Place origin Rome Roman Empire 27 BC–476 Object type coin Material measurements diameter 19.0–19.5 mm weight 3.35 g round worn coin dark brown slightly greenish patina sits white background raised central figure relief indistinct features staff- object surrounded rim faint markings edge surface uneven texture areas lighter brown green discoloration.