Sestertius of Severus Alexander Roman emperor, reign 222–235. Obverse: issuer/severus alexander titles and hierarchy indicated. Reverse: personifications; Providentia personification. Date: 231–235. Roman Empire, Rome mint. Coin; bronze sestertius; diameter ~28–29 mm; weight 16.01 g., A round, worn coin with a raised profile of a person facing right; the figure appears to have short hair and a tied cloth band at the back of the head. The coin's surface shows uneven texture and areas of wear with visible ridges around the edge. Colors visible include dark green, brown, and hints of black and rusty red.
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Sestertius of Severus Alexander Roman emperor, reign 222–235. Obverse: issuer/severus alexander titles and hierarchy indicated. Reverse: personifications; Providentia personification. Date: 231–235. Roman Empire, Rome mint. Coin; bronze sestertius; diameter ~28–29 mm; weight 16.01 g., A round, worn coin with a raised profile of a person facing right; the figure appears to have short hair and a tied cloth band at the back of the head. The coin's surface shows uneven texture and areas of wear with visible ridges around the edge. Colors visible include dark green, brown, and hints of black and rusty red.

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Sestertius Severus Alexander Roman emperor reign 222–235 Obverse issuer severus alexander titles hierarchy indicated Reverse personifications Providentia personification Date 231–235 Roman Empire Rome mint Coin bronze sestertius diameter ~28–29 mm weight 16.01 g round worn coin raised profile person facing right figure short hair tied cloth band back head coin's surface uneven texture areas wear visible ridges edge Colors visible include dark green brown hints black rusty red.

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