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Sestertius; personifications; Alexander Severus Roman emperor; 222–235 — iconography: Annona personification; 231; Roman Empire; Rome; coin; diameter 30.0–32.5 mm; weight 19.91 g, A round, worn coin with a raised profile of a head facing right, showing facial features and a hint of hair or headwear; the surface is irregular and textured with areas of patina and corrosion. The coin displays a predominately green color with darker green and brown patches, and some lighter green highlights; edges are uneven and slightly chipped in places. The background behind the head is recessed, and there is a raised rim around much of the coin. The lighting emphasizes the relief and surface variations.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A32_161

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.1Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius personifications Alexander Severus Roman emperor 222–235 iconography Annona personification 231 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 30.0–32.5 mm weight 19.91 g round worn coin raised profile head facing right showing facial features hint hair headwear surface irregular textured areas patina corrosion coin displays predominately green color darker green brown patches lighter green highlights edges uneven slightly chipped places background recessed raised rim lighting emphasizes relief surface variations.