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Denarius, Alexander Severus 208–235; Roman emperor 222–235. Issuer: Alexander Severus Roman emperor; 222–235. Obverse iconography: personifications, Virtus. Date: 231–235. Place of creation: Rome, Roman Empire 27 BC–476. Coin; diameter 17.0–19.0 mm; weight 3.26 g., A circular metal coin shown against a white background, with a raised profile of a person facing right; the coin surface is worn and textured with visible ridges and indentations, and the portrait area shows contours of a head, neck, and shoulders. The coin appears in shades of silver and gray with darker gray patina in recessed areas and lighter silvery highlights on raised surfaces.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A32_156

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Keywords

Denarius Alexander Severus 208–235 Roman emperor 222–235 Issuer Alexander Severus Roman emperor Obverse iconography personifications Virtus Date 231–235 Place creation Rome Roman Empire 27 BC–476 Coin diameter 17.0–19.0 mm weight 3.26 g circular metal coin shown white background raised profile person facing right coin surface worn textured visible ridges indentations portrait area contours head neck shoulders shades silver gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised surfaces.