Caption

Denarius of Alexander Severus reigned 222–235 CE. Obverse: bust of Emperor Alexander Severus; Reverse: Victoria winged victory and inscription referencing Alexander Severus. Roman imperial coin, dated 228–231 CE, Rome. Bronze/silver, coin; diameter 19.0 mm; weight 2.91 g., A round metallic object with a worn, uneven edge showing a raised profile of a person facing right, featuring short textured hair and a short beard, with a tied ribbon or band at the back of the head; the surface shows areas of darker tarnish and lighter polished highlights in shades of silver, gray, and dark brown-green, with a few small pits and scratches across the face and rim.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A32_151

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Keywords

Denarius Alexander Severus reigned 222–235 Ce Obverse bust Emperor Alexander Severus Reverse Victoria winged victory inscription referencing Roman imperial coin dated 228–231 CE Rome Bronze silver coin diameter 19.0 mm weight 2.91 g round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised profile person facing right featuring short textured hair short beard tied ribbon band back head surface areas darker tarnish lighter polished highlights shades gray dark brown-green small pits scratches across face rim.